Principal Scientist, Radar and Remote Sensing

Voyager Technologies

. Serve as Voyager-EMSI's principal technical authority for SAR, radar signal processing, and remote sensing phenomenology across airborne, space-based, and other advanced sensor platforms .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California • United StatesLead💰 $230,000 - $305,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced expertise in SAR technology, radar signal processing, and remote sensing, with a strong ability to lead technical teams and communicate complex concepts effectively. Proven track record in business development, proposal contributions, and mentoring within multidisciplinary environments.

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SAR Technology ExpertiseRadar Signal ProcessingRemote Sensing PhenomenologyTechnical LeadershipBusiness Development

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Hard Skills

Signal Processing AlgorithmsImage FormationCalibration TechniquesMachine Learning IntegrationWaveform DesignData Quality EvaluationPhysics-Based ModelingAdvanced AnalyticsFeasibility AssessmentsTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationProblem SolvingCollaborationStakeholder Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Person StatusExport Authorizations Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Airborne Radar SystemsSpace-Based SensorsGovernment Research OrganizationsDefense ApplicationsIntelligence Community

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Remote Sensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Voyager-EMSI's principal technical authority for SAR, radar signal processing, and remote sensing phenomenology across airborne, space-based, and other advanced sensor platforms
Evaluate sensor capabilities, collection geometries, waveforms, and system characteristics affecting data quality and exploitation potential
Diagnose complex SAR data quality, calibration, image formation, and exploitation challenges
Establish technical vision and research priorities for SAR signal processing, exploitation, and advanced analytics
Lead technical trade studies and feasibility assessments for new sensor concepts, processing techniques, and algorithms
Guide integration of classical signal processing, physics-based modeling, and machine learning
Define development roadmaps and review technical assumptions and decisions across the SAR portfolio
Provide technical direction to multidisciplinary scientists, engineers, and analysts and mentor staff
Conduct technical reviews and establish standards for experimentation, validation, and documentation
Serve as escalation point for difficult SAR technical challenges
Advise government, defense, intelligence, commercial, and research customers
Translate mission needs into technically achievable concepts and communicate SAR concepts and tradeoffs to stakeholders
Represent Voyager-EMSI in customer meetings, industry events, and advisory forums
Drive business development by identifying customer needs, market opportunities, and technical gaps
Provide technical leadership for proposals, white papers, briefings, and internal research initiatives
Author or contribute to publications, patents, and thought-leadership materials
Advise executive and program leadership on technical risks, investments, and strategic decisions
Support program reviews, independent assessments, and resolution of customer concerns
Preserve and expand EMSI's specialized technical knowledge
Report to the General Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree in electrical engineering, physics, applied mathematics, radar science, signal processing, remote sensing, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated expertise
Typically 25+ years of progressively responsible experience in radar, SAR, signal processing, remote sensing, or related mission applications
Nationally or internationally recognized expertise in one or more areas of SAR technology, signal processing, exploitation, or phenomenology
Deep understanding of SAR system operation, including sensor architecture, platform motion, waveform design, collection geometry, image formation, calibration, and observable signatures
Extensive experience with airborne, space-based, or other advanced radar sensor systems, and ability to evaluate unfamiliar sensors and datasets using first-principles reasoning
Experience developing or guiding advanced signal-processing and exploitation algorithms, and leading technical efforts across organizational and disciplinary boundaries
Experience advising senior government, defense, intelligence, or commercial stakeholders, with a strong record contributing to proposals, white papers, and business-development activities
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to expert and non-expert audiences, mentor senior technical staff, operate effectively with limited direction, and obtain/maintain any required security clearance
U.S. Person status: U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)
Must be eligible to obtain required export authorizations
Preferred: Doctorate in electrical engineering, physics, applied mathematics, radar science, remote sensing, or a related discipline
Preferred: 30+ years of relevant experience across multiple SAR sensor types, platforms, frequency bands, and operating modes, with both raw/phase-history data and formed SAR imagery
Preferred: Expertise in image formation, autofocus, motion compensation, calibration, interferometry, polarimetry, target detection/recognition, geolocation, or multimodal fusion
Preferred: Experience connecting physics-based signal processing with machine learning, computer vision, or automated exploitation
Preferred: Familiarity with government research organizations, acquisition processes, and operational user communities, and a history of shaping and winning significant R&D opportunities
Preferred: Record of publications, patents, or recognized contributions to the field; experience as a chief scientist, technical fellow, technical director, or equivalent senior technical authority

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Participation in the company bonus program
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company
Discounted gym memberships at 12,700+ locations nationwide
401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match
Company wellness programs and additional voluntary benefits