Advisory EOIR Data Scientist

• Develop algorithms associated with image processing, coordinate transformation, sensor calibration, data simulation and modeling, astrometry, and software toolchain automation.
• Perform analysis of sensor data, simulated systems and algorithms.
• Work with other EOIR and data scientists on the team collaboratively to complete algorithm development or analysis tasks.
• Interface with software developers on the team to define software requirements and guide software implementation.
• Interface with customers to brief work and define tasking.
• Apply knowledge of statistics, machine learning, programming, data modeling, simulation, and advanced mathematics to recognize patterns, and make valuable discoveries leading to prototype development and product improvement.

Required Education and experience:

PhD in Astronomy, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related discipline.

• Practical knowledge of telescopes and optical systems, including observation planning or mission design.
• Strong technical background in astronomy or remote sensing.
• Experience with standard data analysis and reduction procedures.
• Strong foundation in mathematics. Experience with the application of statistical concepts and techniques to data preferred.
• Scientific programming competency in Python or Matlab.
• Excellent communication skills, with emphasis on the ability to communicate technical results to non-technical audiences (such as customers).

The successful candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain/maintain a U.S. government security clearance. This position will require travel.

Desired/Optional Experience:

• Optical signatures modeling.
• EO/IR detector science.
• Machine learning or statistical inference.
• Multi-scale modeling, first principles and phenomenological simulation of physical systems.
• Technical work on a sensor program.