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Arcfield · 3 months ago

Sensor Engineer III

Springfield, Virginia

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Arcfield is dedicated to protecting the nation and its allies through innovations in various engineering fields. They are seeking a Sensor Engineer III to provide support to the NGA Integration Test and Image Quality Office, focusing on independent verification and validation of software and hardware, as well as quality assurance processes.

ConsultingManagement Consulting

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Employee will provide support to the NGA Integration Test and Image Quality Office (TAC) which is the primary integration testing and quality assurance organization

Employee will assist with providing independent verification and validation of software and hardware, and information system releases prior to operations

Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts

Working under only general direction, provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems

Independently determines and develops approach to solutions

Sources, selects, and qualifies components used in the company’s technology

Investigates alternate component technologies or supplies, reducing cost and improving quality and reliability

Acts as technical interface between component/production suppliers and development engineers, determining new and alternate sources

Investigates alternate component technologies or supplies for reduced cost or improved quality and reliability, and implements changes

Develops guidelines/procedures on vendor selection. Evaluates supplier change notification and qualifies changes, as needed

May maintain component data management system including qualification records/results/documentation

Qualification

TS/SCI clearanceImage Quality EquationsImaging systems experienceAlgorithm assessmentsSimulationModelingMatlabMicrosoft OfficeOral communicationWritten communicationTeam leadership

Required

Must possess and have the ability to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Poly

BS 5-7 Years, MS 3-5, PhD 0-2

Bachelor's degree in Imaging Science, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics or related STEM field

Working knowledge of Image Quality Equations (IQEs) to include creation and application

Creation of and development of algorithm assessments

Techniques for correction of system anomalies and artifacts

Experience with creation of imagery evaluations, image quality studies, new product/sensor initializations, product algorithm assessments, and the development of image quality equations

Working knowledge and practical application of modeling components of the image creation path to include sensor, detector, atmospheric, and material properties

Experience with imaging systems to include PAN, IR, MSI/HSI, RADAR, and LIDAR, on both space or airborne platforms

Simulation and modeling experience and ability to develop algorithm description documentation for software development

Working knowledge of various basic ELTs, Matlab, and mathematics/equations/functions

Basic knowledge of sensor types to include airborne, space-borne, and FMV

A specialist on complex technical and business matters

Able to develop and use more complex concepts and processes, conduct root cause problem analysis and develop technical solutions to problems

Guides and supports junior level personnel

Proactive in handling taskings, requires minimal guidance and only when dealing with new, uncertain, undefined or undeveloped tasks

Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools

Proficient in oral and written communication skills

Preferred

Familiarity with current GEOINT systems, products and development, as well as exploitation software packages such as all ELTs, AGITK, and other software plug-ins or applications necessary to develop test and verification methodologies

Ability to work independently

Ability to assume a team lead role for the work group