Signal and Image Processing Scientist

At Areté, we are on the forefront of developing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation’s most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee-owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth.

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We are seeking a mid-level Scientist with a strong background in Math, Physics, and Scientific Computing. The successful candidate will join a staff of signal/image processing scientists and software engineers that support the development of signal and image processing algorithms and software. In this position you will analyze data, evaluate existing algorithm performance, develop and prototype new algorithms or enhancements to existing algorithms, and work with software engineers to implement the algorithms into robust and highly performant software.

The successful candidate may ultimately be utilized in one or more of the following areas: ocean remote sensing, signal/image processing, state estimation, detection and tracking, computer vision, machine learning, physics-based modeling and simulation, data analysis, and sensor characterization.

This role requires a passion for solving challenging technical problems in a collaborative environment. This is a non-exempt, non-supervisory, full‑time position based in our Northridge, CA office.

Health & Wellness:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Vision Reimbursement
• Fitness Reimbursement

Financial:

• Company‑funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan
• Company‑funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Continuing Education Assistance

Work-Life Balance:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave

• Creativity and innovation in solving challenges
• Integrity and responsibility in all actions
• Collaboration across teams and specialties
• Responsiveness in fast‑paced environments
• Passion for national security and excellence

• The ideal candidate will have recently completed a PhD or Postdoc in a STEM discipline
• Demonstrated experience with signal processing, image processing, computer vision, or machine learning
• Experience programming in Python, C, C++, MATLAB or similar languages
• Intellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous learning
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate with small teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to work onsite in the office 100%
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance and meet customer‑specific security screening requirements

• Experience working in a Linux environment
• Physics‑based modeling and simulation experience
• Remote sensing experience utilizing Electro‑Optics or Synthetic Aperture RADAR
• Computer vision, image and data fusion, image classification or automated target recognition
• Parallel programming experience (threads, MPI, CUDA, etc.)
• Active Top Secret Clearance

The salary range for this role depends on the candidate’s level of experience:

• Staff Scientist: $125,000 - $140,000 [required:
  PhD or BS + 5 years of relevant experience]

However, Arete considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Areté is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination, and we believe every person has the right to be treated with fairness, dignity, and equal consideration.

Areté is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.

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