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Imagery Scientist (SAR)

Alexandria, VAOnsiteFull Time$116,350–$210,325 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • SAR
  • TS/SCI clearance
  • CI Poly

Nice to have

  • IDL
  • Java
  • C++
  • VB
  • MATLAB
  • APIs

Role summary

Leidos is seeking an Expert Level Exploitation Specialist/Imagery Scientist with expertise in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data for their Alexandria, VA team. The role involves advanced image processing and analysis of SAR imagery, developing new analysis techniques, data collection and analysis, and creating/maintaining automated workflows, processing pipelines, and tools for data extraction. The specialist will also script in Python to enhance production efficiency, provide mentorship and training, and collaborate with external partners. A BS degree with 8-12 years of relevant experience or a Master's with 6-10 years is required, along with expert knowledge in SAR data processing and exploitation, and an active TS/SCI clearance. Preferred qualifications include formal training in remote sensing, proficiency in various programming languages (IDL, Java, C++, MATLAB, R), APIs, Google Earth Engine, ESRI, Tableau, and ArcGIS.

Leidos has an exciting opportunity for an Expert Level Exploitation Specialist/Imagery Scientist (SAR) - to join our team in Alexandria, VA.


Our ideal candidate will be able to :

  • Conduct applied image processing and advanced analysis of radar imagery, including both literal image interpretation and non-literal analysis.
  • Support the development of analysis techniques of radar imagery for new signature and methodology development.
  • Collect data and perform data analysis.
  • Perform ad hoc analysis and present results in a clear manner.
  • Communicate complex quantitative analysis in a clear, precise and actionable manner using storytelling/visualization.
  • Create/deploy/maintain automated workflows and processing pipelines
  • Create/deploy/maintain tools to extract features, data, and metadata from a variety of sources.
  • Write/maintain Python scripts to improve efficiency of the production process.
  • Contribute to customer organization mentorship and training on related phenomenology, processing, tools, and tradecraft.
  • Collaborate with external mission partner organizations as needed to support customer mission & analytic goals.

Basic Qualifications

  • Typically requires a BA degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience.
  • BS in image science, remote sensing, earth science, etc.
  • Expert knowledge & skill processing & exploiting SAR data.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to be approved for a CI Poly

Preferred Qualifications


  • Formal training & experience in remote sensing/earth science/etc.
  • IDL/Java/C++/VB/MATLAB/R/other.
  • APIs.
  • Advanced degree.
  • Proficiency in Google Earth Engine, ESRI ARC Services, Tableau, Web Services Development and ArcGIS. 

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Original Posting:

October 5, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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