Wanted: Sensor Research & Development Scientist

British Columbia & New Hampshire

Position Summary:

• Seeking a research scientist to join our growing R&D team in geophysical sensing and signal processing for a full service airborne remote sensing and ground-based characterization company focused on environmental remediation projects including the assessment and characterization of formerly used military sites and the detection of unexploded ordnance (UXO).
• The candidate will be responsible for supporting or leading research and development of the next generation of sensor-related technology for remote characterization of environmental, military, and civil infrastructure applications.
• Candidate should have a strong understanding of electromagnetic/electro-mechanical/optical detectors and detection processes and specialized experience in directing and managing scientific research projects.
• Work includes new initiatives in explosive device detection, physical security, and GWOT sensing applications including sensor system architecture analysis, signal processing, data analysis, and algorithm development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Development of sensor systems and sensing techniques for detection and discrimination explosive devices and physical system characterization
• Provide test and evaluation support for research and systems projects involving improved sensing methodologies, handheld and/or vehicle-based sensor processing approaches to enhance system functionality through simulation, analysis, and experimentation
• Support or lead proposal and marketing material preparation

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Masters or PhD in Physics, Geophysics, Electrical/Mechanical/or Civil Engineering or closely related discipline
• Experience with laboratory and field geophysical instrumentation
• Experience with military sensing applications for DoD and DoE agencies
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:
• Strong background in computational methods to include data processing, visualization, and modeling of electrical, electromagnetic, or optical signals in the ocean, earth, or atmosphere
• A demonstrated aptitude to quickly learn new technologies required
• Demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, perseverance, and a positive attitude required
• Excellent oral and written communication, publication, and client interfacing skills required

Please forward resumes for Vancouver to hamlinj@enscicon.com complete with references for further consideration.

Please forward resumes for New Hampshire to randj@enscicon.com complete with references for further consideration.