Job Description

Responsibilities

Se eking a motivated PHOTOGRAMMETRIST to support product evaluations, quality studies, and new product initializations. The c andidate should have a working understanding and practical application of modeling geometric components of the image collection path to fully assess the geolocation and mensuration accuracy of a system. Imaging systems could include electrical-optical, RADAR , LIDAR , OPIR, h yperspectral and/or multispectral on board space or airborne platforms. Familiarity with current GEOINT systems, products and development, as well as an understanding and applicable knowledge of exploitation and mensuration software will be needed to perform photogrammetric tasks . The candidate will work within an existing team to complete tasks as prioritized by government customers. Good communication and team work is necessary. A history of delivering results is critical to success.

The specific sub-tasks and activities to be performed include, but are not limited to:

• Geolocation and mensuration accuracy assessments , specifically quantifying error estimates

• Modeling geometric collection path to trace the exact location of a point on the ground to the pixel location on an image

• Performing baseline assessment of system performance to support sensor initialization

• Responding to detected errors and artifacts by recommending possible causes and corrective actions

Qualifications

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Required Experience/Education:

• Must have a minimum of a Top Secret clearance and willing to upgrade clearance to TS/SCI and sit for and pass a polygraph within 30 days of employment or at customers request- Contract requires TS/SCI with poly.
• Bachelor or Advanced Degree in Image Science, Engineering, Math, or Physics
• 8+ years of Geolocation and mensuration assessment experience with a BS; 6+ years of experience with a MS
• Applied knowledge of sensor imaging systems, products, and exploitation processes
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with emphasis on briefing to obtain decisions and solve technical issues
• Contributing to and reviewing test planning, analysis, and report writing
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Willingness to learn, solve problems and perform in a dynamic work environment
• Track record of delivering results

Preferred Skillset:

• Understanding and application of image quality standards (e.g. NIIRS), scales, metrics and image quality equations.
• Knowledge of National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) tasking, collection, processing, exploitation and dissemination (TCPED) image chain
• ASPRS membership or professional certificate

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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