The Computer Vision and Remote Sensing Group at Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is looking for applied scientists and engineers to join our team operating at the forefront of Computer Vision technology applied to satellite imagery (e.g. Maxar Panchromatic PAN and Multispectral MSI). Our group collaborates with world-renowned university researchers to find innovative solutions to challenging real-world problems. We offer an exciting, relevant research career within a stable industry work environment with opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.

In this role, you will develop, test, and deploy new capabilities into an advanced satellite image processing pipeline. You will work in a team-oriented environment consisting of applied scientists, engineers, and software developers with frequent opportunities for cross-training and learning new technologies.

Staff Applied Scientific Developer Qualifications:

• US citizenship is required (green card holders are not eligible for this position)
• Eligibility to apply for and hold a U.S. security clearance (selected applicants will undergo a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements at the time of employment)
• Familiarity with 3D coordinate systems and manipulating 3D data
• Solid mathematical background in linear algebra and probability theory
• Experience with scientific programming in Python or C++
• Experience working with machine learning algorithms such as Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN)
• Team player able to communicate technical results effectively to others

Staff Applied Scientific Developer Education and Experience Qualifications:

• New MS OR Ph.D. graduate in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, and Mathematics or a similar technical field
• Please see our similar career postings in the Computer Vision and Remote Sensing group for other experience levels (Mid-Level, Senior)

Anticipated salary range: $72,000 - $105,000. Offer may vary depending on experience and skill set.

About Us:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company known for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. We were founded in Albuquerque, NM in 1979 as the disco era was, thankfully, closing out and the personal computer era was beginning. We employ over 1,500 professionals and continue to grow. ARA offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software, and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

ARA also prides ourselves on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. At ARA, employees are our greatest assets, so we give our employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take active roles as owners. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. The company realizes employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. We are also very proud of our Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) whose purpose is to motivate, support, and encourage professional career development for women to maximize career and professional accomplishments.

To find out more about Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Division visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/raleigh/

Education

• Masters or better in Computer Science or related field

• Doctorate or better in Computer Science or related field

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)