Scientist

About the position

The Scientist position at Aret involves utilizing innovative solutions to address complex security challenges. The role focuses on ocean remote sensing, signal/image processing, computer vision, machine learning, and physics-based modeling. The successful candidate will develop software and algorithms for data analysis and engage in sensor design and analysis, detection, estimation, tracking algorithms, and target classification. This is a full-time, exempt, non-supervisory role based in Northridge, CA.

Responsibilities

• Develop physics-based software and algorithms for data analysis.
• Work on sensor design and analysis.
• Engage in phenomenology exploitation.
• Implement detection, estimation, and tracking algorithms.
• Conduct target classification and identification.

Requirements

• Completed or in final year of a BS or MS degree in physics, mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience programming in Python, MATLAB, C, C++, or similar languages.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate on small teams.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Remote sensing experience in Electro-Optics, Synthetic Aperture RADAR (SAR), LIDAR, or sonar.
• Experience with signal/image processing (detection, estimation, and tracking).
• Knowledge in computer vision, image and data fusion, image classification, and automated target recognition.
• Experience in physics-based modeling and simulation.
• Familiarity with spectroscopy, data fusion, data analytics, or algorithm development.
• Intellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous learning.

Benefits

• Generous PTO and Leave Times
• Flextime Scheduling
• Bereavement and Medical Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K Retirement Plan Contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Cafeteria 125 Plan
• Continuing Education Funds
• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Vision Reimbursement