Job TitleMust be U.S. CitizenClearance Required: SecretThe Naval Research Laboratory conducts a wide range of research activities focused on the development of infrared imaging technologies and signal processing algorithms to enable the detection of missile threats targeting Naval aircraft as well as hypersonic threats targeting the battlegroup. Research is also focused on the development of a number of active countermeasures technologies for platform self-protection.
Work will involve simulations of imaging sensor systems and associated digital signal processing algorithms.ResponsibilitiesDeveloping and expanding numerical system simulations describing the engagement of threats with Naval platformsDesigning and developing threat detection and discrimination algorithms capable of being implemented in real-time hardwarePerforming analysis/design of optics and sensors including explicit representation of atmospheric transmission effectsAnalyzing data generated by real-time systems and/or digital modelsCollecting field data using systems under developmentExample TasksIntegration of System Models (e.g. Simulink, Executables, Scripts) into a comprehensive digital simulation of the system under developmentUpdate/Create applications and scripts used for analysis of threat engagementsAnalyze system/subsystem components to determine performance and performance optimization options based on analytical findingsBenefitsMedical, Dental, & Vision Plan, short- and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, 401K retirement & matching, Tuition assistance program, direct deposit, leave package and 11 paid federal holidays.SalaryThe projected salary range for this position is $135,000- $165,000; however, this is not a guarantee of salary. Salary will be set based on experience and contractual requirements.