Threat Detection Cell Algorithm Developer

Peraton Labs delivers innovative solutions and revolutionary new capabilities to solve the most difficult and complex challenges for government agencies, utilities, and commercial customers. With a distinguished heritage tracing back to Bell Labs, Bellcore, DHPC, and Telcordia, our experts pave the way.

We are searching for a Threat Detection Cell Algorithm Developer for our Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland location. This position will be onsite, 5 days a week. The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Use OEM/internally developed missile warning system models and be able to interface into every part of the processing chain and extract needed information
• Develop tools to analyze model outputs and understand model caveats
• Develop algorithms and analyze specifications of advanced sensors and be able to produce an estimate of performance improvement based on algorithmic techniques that could be employed (could be done as a parametric study of each of the sensor characteristics)

Required:

• 5 years experience with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD
• Background in scripting languages (Matlab, Python, R)
• Understanding of imaging systems and their processing chains (image processing, object detection, object classification, etc.)
• Understanding of state-of-the-art ML/AI for classification (one vs. all or multiclass) techniques and applications
• Understanding of large data sets and how to make best data products for a given assignment based on data needs
• Ability to take abstract direction and produce desired data products in a timely manner
• Understanding of advanced image processing techniques
• Proficient in writing technical documentation in MS word and PowerPoint
• Ability to be onsite 5 days a week
• US Citizenship
• Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI

Desired:

• Experience making code to handoff to production teams
• Strong Object-Oriented programing capability (C++ preferred)
• Strong computer graphics/scene rendering background
• Understanding of imaging systems and the physics of light emission, propagation, and detection
• Understanding of information limits of sensors

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.