Research Engineer, Remote Sensing Job Locations US-MI-Ann Arbor ID 2024-5789 Category Engineering Position Type Full-Time Worker Type On-Site Overview From our Ann Arbor, MI campus, the Research Engineer will participate in multi-disciplinary, collaborative teams and contribute to the development of state-of-the-art remote sensing solutions and surveillance technologies. Relevant sensor types include electro-optic/infrared and active/passive radar imaging systems. Projects will include the development of advanced sensor concepts to exploit new and unique phenomenology, and the associated design and validation activities. You will make leading-edge contributions to existing programs and help to shape the direction of future research efforts. You will have the opportunity to develop into a Principal Investigator, designing new research paths, supervising research staff, and interacting with research sponsors to fund new program directions. Most programs are executed in small, highly collaborative groups. From applied research to product development, the Advanced Technology and Systems Division (ATSD) manages complex projects for government and commercial clients. The vision of ATSD is to create competitive advantages for our customers by inventing new technology and concepts resulting in disruptive, low cost, and high-performance solutions. The division advances the state of the art in diverse areas such as radar and electronic warfare; novel imaging technology; robotics; quantum sensing and metrology; marine technology; and applied optics. Responsibilities Work with an interdisciplinary team developing algorithms for exploitation of sensor data in geospatial contexts. Formation and analysis of imagery products, development of advanced signal processing tools for image understanding and imagery exploitation, and the integration of data from multiple sources to enhance understanding. Programming, algorithm development, design and execution of Electro-Optic and/or radar computational models & simulations, and analysis of results. Participate in laboratory work, collecting and analyzing sensor data. Additional tasks include defining software and system interfaces, system integration and testing, and field support to experiments and demonstrations. Anticipated work products include written reports and preparation and delivery of presentations and project Qualifications Ph.D. degree in a relevant field; or Masters in related with 3 years or Bachelors in related with 5+ years of related experience. U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance required. Desired Skills: Experience associated with radar, imaging sensors, image processing, and signal/data processing applications. Experience with software development in C and/or C++ and algorithm implementations in MATLAB. Experience with Unix/Linux operating system Solid analytical ability. Ability to for occasional travel associated with meetings and/or data collections. The salary range is: $109,590-$163,015. Salary ranges will vary and are based on several factors, including geographic location, market competitiveness and equity amongst internal employees in similar roles. SRI has a competitive benefits package, to view details please go to SRI International, an over 75-year strong pioneering research institute, has a rich history supporting government and industry. Our innovations have created new industries, billions of dollars in market value and lasting benefits to society. SRI is organized around broad disciplines and capabilities, with research and development divisions and labs to groups who excel at identifying new opportunities, developing products and creating custom solutions. Our organization is driven by impact – delivering unique solutions for the world’s important challenges and transforming ideas into reality for clients and partners.
C++ Analytical skills signal-processing matlab image-processing data-processing infrared Software Developer