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SAR Imagery Analyst / Scientist (mid-level)

**Job Description**

The Geospatial SAR Imagery Analyst Scientist will provide Geospatial and Imagery expertise and quantitative analysis to make recommendations that improve data curation and development in support of Machine Learning algorithm testing and evaluation.

**Day-to-day tasks may include but not be limited to:**

+ Leveraging multi-INT data, with an emphasis on SAR, to curate imagery from the emergent sensors. Curated imagery will be prioritized for creation of labeled data to support the model evaluation and accreditation. Curated Imagery should have objects of interest or needed characteristics (E.g., geographic coverage, scene attributes) per Government prioritization.

+ Based on the characteristics and limitations of the emergent sensor, recommend curation strategies and identify data gaps to develop a diverse, representative dataset for Machine Learning model evaluation.

**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ 6 years of full-time experience as an Imagery Analyst (an applicable degree may be substituted for some experience).

+ 2 years of SAR analysis expertise with understanding of collection, phenomenology, image formation process, and exploitation products.

+ Must possess strong interpersonal and teamworking skills

+ Basic or requisite level of remote sensing and imagery processing and exploitation methods experience

+ Experience working with or developing Machine Learning algorithms for exploiting overhead imagery and/or motion imagery (FMV) products.

+ A current TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain CI poly if necessary

**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ Experience applying Computer Vision (CV) and machine learning (ML) techniques to SAR imagery to address intelligence problems.

**Pay Information**

Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

**SAR Imagery Analyst / Scientist (mid-level)**

**124989BR**

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SAR Imagery Analyst / Scientist (mid-level)

Full time
Falls Church, VA

Published on 05/13/2026

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