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Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country's most challenging technical problems.
Job Number: 1196Riverside Research's Intelligence and Defense Solutions Directorate is seeking a Physical Scientist for an opportunity at Wright-Patterson AFB. Responsibilities include analyzing Persistent Infrared (PIR) sensor performance and data content, discover target phenomena and provide attribution for feature observables, and support collection planning and new sensor characterization for quality of analysis to ensure optimal solutions are implemented for product accuracy. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. citizenship. Job Responsibilities: - Provide subject matter expertise to remote sensing data and identify new or advanced techniques for exploitation of targets and features
- Investigate sensor and target phenomenology and design test collections to address hard problem detection and tracking
- Provide estimated target characteristics and observables using known models or developed approaches to determine expected intensities for selected wavelengths
- Coordinate with external agencies and research partners on emerging methods and technologies for the application of remote sensing exploitation methods and algorithms
- Perform sensor collection, configuration, and performance evaluations for remote sensing applications to address exploitation requirements
- Document and present research results and the status of ongoing or emerging projects
- Communicate advanced concepts to senior leadership in support of communication and program advocacy
- Author proposals for the application of research areas to address community challenges
- Review and access technical deliveries from contract teams
- Occasional travel may be required
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications: - Top Secret clearance with SCI adjudication
- Master's in physics, mathematics, engineering, physical science, computer science or equivalent experience in lieu of Masters Degree;
- 5+ years' experience in one of the following: remote sensing research, processing or exploitation approaches, testing and analysis, and collection operations
- Propensity to dig into problems in the pursuit of determining root-cause
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, responsible team player able to work independently with minimal daily direction; effective/efficient written/verbal communication skills
Desired Qualifications: - Optical sensor design or sensor characterization techniques
- Project Management experience
- Intelligence production experience
Riverside Research strives to be one of America's premier providers of independent, trusted technical and scientific expertise. We continue to add experienced and technically astute staff who are highly motivated to help our DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) customers deliver world class programs. As a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, we believe service to customers and support of our staff is our mission. Our goal is to serve as a destination company by providing an industry-leading, positive, and rewarding employee experience for all who join us. We aspire to be a valued partner to our customers and to earn their trust through our unwavering commitment to achieve timely, innovative, cost-effective and mission-focused solutions. All positions at Riverside Research are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check. Riverside Research does not mandate COVID vaccination as a condition of employment. However, proof of vaccination or negative test may be required to enter certain government facilities and sites. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site-specific requirements. To protect the health and safety of its employees, their families, and to comply with customer requirements, the company requires all employees to disclose vaccination status (upon hire). Our EEO PolicyRiverside Research is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability/veteran, status as a protected veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local law. If you need assistance at any time in our application or interview process, please contact Recruiting at email Recruiting@RiversideResearch.org. A member of the Recruiting team will be available to assist. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. For more information on "EEO is the Law," please visit:http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf Vacancy expired!
