As a Remote Sensing Scientist with MTSI, you will be responsible for researching and developing techniques and technologies related to remote sensing. You will adapt existing systems and architectures to exploit emerging AI/ML and automation technologies. This position will be located in the Washington, DC area.
Responsibilities:
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Your essential job functions will include, but may not be limited to:
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Architect, specify, model, and simulate remote sensing systems and data exploitation technologies.
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Conduct experiments, investigations, observations, and related research studies into the nature and operation of natural phenomena using the scientific method
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Develop theories for understanding, characterizing, and exploiting natural phenomena for the benefit of project advancement and emerging technologies.
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Write code implementing remote sensing algorithms and assess and compare algorithm performance against new and existing metrics.
Qualifications:
Required:
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A minimum of 18 years of experience in a related field
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Experience developing remote sensing capabilities, including exploitation techniques for EO, IR, or spectral data.
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Experience with machine learning approaches and algorithms.
Desired:
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Prior successes in developing, fielding, and testing similar remote sensing capabilities.
Educational Requirements:
- Master’s degree in a related field
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4 years of experience plus a bachelor’s degree is accepted in place of a degree.
Clearance Requirements:
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Active Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility and willingness to submit to a polygraph
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U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
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Vacation:
New Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per Year
Health Insurance:
Zero Deductible Health Plans
Flexible Schedules:
Flex Schedules
Professional Development:
Up to $10,000 Annual Education/Training Reimbursement
ESOP:
Funded Stock Ownership Plan
401k Match+:
6% 401k Match + Immediate Vesting
Bonus Program:
Semi-Annual Bonus Opportunity
Mentorship:
Career Mentorship Programs
Interesting Work:
Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
Values:
Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
100% Employee Owned:
We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
Flexible schedules
6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)
Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
Track Record of Success:
We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance
MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.
For more information about MTSI, please visitwww.mtsi-va.com
MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.