Imagery Scientist (SAR) (Exploitation Specialist-Expert) - NGA - WASH
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Imagery Scientist (SAR) (Exploitation Specialist-Expert) - NGA - WASH
158,000 / Year
Location
Springfield, VA
Experience
Senior
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Apply by
August 9, 2026
Applicants
0
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Job Description
**Job ID:** 20260707221543
**Location**: NGA - WASH
**Specialty**: SAR
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Masego is an award-winning small business that specializes in GEOINT services. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), we recognize and award your hard work.
**Description**
We are looking for an Expert-level TS/SCI-cleared Imagery Scientist to join our team.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- 18+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree OR 15 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's Degree OR 16 years of relevant experience with an Associate's Degree.
- Experience as a SAR expert with understanding of collection, phenomenology, image formation process, and exploitation products
- Experience using SARPy and Matlab SAR toolbox
- Experience in RNIIRS, information theoretic-based image quality metrics, SAR imagery quality metrics and sensor metadata (e.g., graze, squint, azimuth)
- Experience exploiting SAR to determine the occurrence and location of an OOI
- Experience developing, testing, and evaluating new algorithms, processes, methodologies, and products using SAR imagery with tools like Python, MATLAB, and Google Earth Engine
- Experience communicating with technical and non-technical audiences on availability and capabilities of SAR
- Deep understanding of the principles of remote sensing and imagery processing and advanced exploitation methods
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience applying CV and ML techniques to SAR imagery and data
Security Clearance Requirement:
- Active TS/SCI and current CI Polygraph
Salary Range: $158,000+ based on ability to meet or exceed stated requirements
**About Masego**
Masego Inc. provides expert Geospatial Intelligence Solutions in addition to Activity Based Intelligence (ABI) and GEOINT instructional services. Masego provides expert-level Geospatial Collection Management, Full Motion Video; Human Geography; Information Technology and Cyber; Technical Writing; and ABI, Agile, and other professional training.
Masego is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia. With high-level expertise and decades of experience, coupled with proven project management systems and top-notch client support, Masego enhances the performance capabilities of the Department of Defense and the intelligence community.
Pay and Benefits
We seek to provide and take care of our team members. We currently offer Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Generous PTO, and more!
Diversity
Masego, Inc. is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Virginia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action in its programs and activities. Masego, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.
Key Responsibilities
- Exploit SAR imagery to determine the occurrence and location of objects of interest
- Develop, test, and evaluate new algorithms and processes using SAR imagery
- Communicate SAR availability and capabilities to technical and non-technical audiences
- Apply CV and ML techniques to SAR imagery and data
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree with 15 years of relevant experience
- Associate's Degree with 16 years of relevant experience
Skills Required
SARPyMatlab SAR toolboxRNIIRSPythonGoogle Earth EngineRemote sensingImagery processingSAR imagery quality metricsSensor metadata analysisCommunicationTechnical writingCV techniquesML techniques
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k
- Generous PTO
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