OVERVIEW Frontier Technology, Inc. is seeking an experienced Physical Scientist to support existing contracts in the Beverly, MA area. This position will require relocation to Beverly, MA. Relcoation assistance is provided. Frontier Technology, Inc. s Sensor and Data Services group is a collaborative team of scientists working with space-based imaging and non-imaging EO-IR sensors. We have extensive experience in sensor requirements definition, sensor design, sensor calibration, data analysis, radiometric performance validation, physics-based and phenomenological simulation tools, and data management. RESPONSIBILITIES As a Principal Scientist, you will work to develop novel approaches to object identification and tracking in image data, as well as inferring object characteristics or automatically identifying anomalies in telemetry data. You will be responsible for seeing the development of novel approaches end-to-end, from conception, to prototyping and testing approaches, reporting on results and guiding the development of deployable software. You will be working in a team that is responsible for sensor calibration, simulation of real sensor systems, systems engineering, and automation of data management. Candidate Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance. EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS Education/Qualifications * BS in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering or a related discipline. Masters or PhD in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline is desired. * 5+ years experience working with Aerospace industry, Department of Defense and/or as a Government Contractor. * Strong data analysis skills. * Strong foundation in mathematics and particularly statistics. * Scientific programming competency: C, C++, and/or Python. * Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate technical results to non-technical audiences such as customers. * Must be a U.S. Citizen * Must possess an active TS/SCI government security clearance * This position will require occasional travel within the USA. Optional Experience: * Experience with Space-based sensors and/or satellite ground control segments desired * Machine learning or statistical inference * Multi-scale modeling, first principles and phenomenological simulation of physical systems * Optical signatures modeling * Remote sensing * EO/IR detector science * Technical work on a sensor program FTI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class..
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