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This may involve converting between file format types or tiling full-size images into specified sizes or geospatial bounds.\nLeverage 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.\nBased 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\nAssist the SAR lead in conducting assessment of potential differences between new sensor characteristics and capabilities compared to currently utilized platforms\nAssess potential differences in metadata, data format, and data structure\nBasic Qualifications:\n4+years as a SAR expert with understanding of collection, phenomenology, image formation process, and exploitation products.\nExperience SAR imagery quality metrics and sensor metadata describing impacts of geometry on phenomenology\nExhibit experience exploiting SAR to determine the occurrence and location of objects of interest\nExhibit experience communicating with a variety of technical and non-technical audiences on availability and capabilities of SAR imagery products, methodologies, procedures, and algorithms to enhance analysis.\nExhibit an understanding of the principles of remote sensing and imagery processing and advanced exploitation methods\nBachelor’s Degree in relevant field. Additional years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree\nActive TS/SCI with ability to be approved for a Poly\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExhibit experience applying CV and machine learning (ML) techniques to SAR imagery and data to address intelligence problems \nIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.\nOriginal Posting:\nSeptember 24, 2026For 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.\nPay Range:\nPay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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