Principal Scientist - Optics Signal Processing

A Principal Scientist at the Maritime Domain Awareness Group develops and leads the creation of next-generation signal processing algorithms for airborne passive optical sensing systems. The role involves guiding multidisciplinary teams to design advanced processing architectures that enable target detection and classification in low signal-to-noise environments using physics-based modeling, machine learning, and statistical techniques. This senior technical position focuses on transitioning research prototypes into operational capabilities while shaping the strategic vision for national security missions.