Job Title: Research Scientist
Company Posted By: Cameron Craig Group
Location: Ohio
City: Dayton / Cincinnati
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Engineering
Link: http://www.job-chaser.com/index.php?post_id=940
Job Description:
Research Scientist will support R&D and engineering projects with U.S. Government and private industrial customers in the fields of Automatic Target Recognition, image processing and signal processing in support of LADAR, RADAR and other sensor systems. Will work in a team environment with teammates, customers and other researchers in the following areas:
LADAR ATR
o Develop ATR algorithms using multi-discriminant LADAR (3d shape, polarimetric and multi-spectral) sensor data to identify obscured targets.
o Assess the contribution to ATR separability of multi-discriminant LADAR sensing modes (3D shape, polarimetric, multi-spectral and vibrometry).
Radar ATR performance estimation
o Implement feature extraction algorithms for HRR and SAR signatures (both synthetic and measured) in MATLAB and C
o Model signature non-determniism in HRR/SAR data
o Design signal processing techniques and similarity metrics for HRR/SAR data
o Estimate ATR performance using parametric/non-parametric algorithms.
o Identify salient signature features and project them onto CAD models
Improvement and Acceleration of Satellite Imagery Processing approaches
o Work with a major defense contractor to develop parallel processing approaches to accelerate processing of satellite surveillance imagery.
o Implement new processing algorithms on parallel processing systems.
Develop and implement detection and classification algorithms for distributed fiber optic sensor systems.
Commercial applications of interest include perimeter security, asset monitoring, down-hole oil well monitoring to improve recovery, pipeline leak detection and others.
Other specific project opportunities include;
o Signal processing and sensing development for a game changing turbine engine bearing health monitoring approach
o Teaming with a commercial customers R&D group to develop next generation, smart process sensors
o Development of image/video processing approaches to monitor product quality on high speed production lines, or to optimize transmission of information from low power, unattended ground sensors.
Job Requirements:
Background Requirements:
Experience or academic training in the fields of signal processing, image processing, automatic target recognition, including statistical pattern recognition, feature extraction and signature modeling.
Proficient with contemporary engineering/R&D computer tools; MATLAB, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance
Additional Experience of Interest
Experience with signature modeling tools such as Xpatch and Irma
Experience with radar, LADAR and other data and sensor systems
Advanced computer and programming skills including C/C++, Linux/Unix operating systems, MPI, OpenMP, MKL, Map Reduce
Familiarity with AFRL programs and needs in fields of ATR and signature exploitation
Track record of maintaining successful relationships with a variety of R&D customers, particularly in the ATR field.
History of presentations and publications in the ATR field
Existing security clearance up to TS/SCI