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SENIOR SCIENTIST

Arete
VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2025

At Areté, we are on the forefront of utilizing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation's most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee-owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth.

Discover your future with us.

We are seeking mid- and senior-level applicants with a strong Physical Science and / or Applied Math background to work in the areas of Radar and SAR Exploitation. At Arete, you will be responsible for conducting research and developing activities focused on passive and active RF sensor technology exploitation that address the challenging mission requirements and emerging needs of our IC and DoD customers, both for existing systems and systems under development. Developing algorithm and concept design for ground-based, shipboard, airborne, and space-based RF systems. Duties include developing novel solutions, significant enhancements, and efficient implementations of signal processing algorithms for challenging mission applications, with initial focus on SAR systems. Researching, designing, and implementing advanced signal processing and RF system concepts that yield new capabilities addressing urgent customer needs. Implementing prototype solutions in software, utilizing the latest data exploitation techniques (including machine learning techniques). Developing simulations and performance models that enable trade studies for radar systems. Technically supporting radar initiatives in multiple Business Areas across the company. Interfacing with and briefing technical solutions to customers and large peer groups. Travelling as necessary to support customer requirements. This position is based in our Falls Church , VA office . This is an exempt, non-supervisory, full-time position.

We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer :

Generous PTO and Leave Times

  • Flextime Scheduling
  • Bereavement and Medical Leave
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Parental Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K Retirement Plan Contribution
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Cafeteria 125 Plan
  • Continuing Education Funds
  • Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
  • Vision Reimbursement
  • Qualities We Look For

  • Creativity
  • Integrity
  • Passion
  • Responsiveness
  • Collaboration
  • Experiences and Background We Look For :

  • Qualified candidate will have completed a PhD degree program in physics, mathematics, or a related field, or will have several years of relevant experience
  • Radar systems development experience including signal and image processing, detection / estimation theory, algorithm development, software development, data analysis and modeling and simulation.
  • Experience programming in Python, C, C , or similar language
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate on small teams
  • Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance
  • Nice to have :

  • Experience with SAR image formation, algorithms and exploitation concepts
  • Experience developing novel waveforms and associated signal processing algorithms
  • Intellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous learning
  • Technical direction and / or program management
  • The salary range for this role is $120,000 to $165,000; however, Arete considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to : the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education / training, and key skills.

    Other Requirements

    U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.

    Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

    Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility. Areté will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

    Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility.

    Other Considerations

    Areté is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

    If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website because of your disability. To request an accommodation, please contact Areté Human Resources at 818-885-2200 for assistance.PandoLogic. Keywords : Senior Scientist, Location : Falls Church, VA - 22042

    Salary : $120,000 - $165,000

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