SET Corporation - At the Intersection of Science, Engineering & Technology


	Our current job openings are provided at the links below. Defense Operations Expert: Trainer/Technician Computer Vision Scientist Computer Vision Software Engineer Knowledge Discovery Researcher Senior Software Engineer Visualization Software Engineer Signal Processing Scientist/Developer Defense Operations Expert: Trainer/Technician Job Description The successful candidate will join a diverse team of systems engineers and military subject matter experts as a principal trainer/technician on one or more projects involving ground-based sensor systems. Strong communication and teaching/training skills are required. The candidate will be responsible for training military operators, commercial end users, and field technicians on all aspects of operating ground-based sensor equipment. The candidate must be capable of developing tactically sound operational employment plans with senior military and government leadership. The successful candidate will also be responsible for over-seeing the fielding and installation of military sensor equipment in real world applications, and must therefore be willing to deploy overseas to semi-austere environments for short periods of time. Responsibilities include: developing training plans, logistics plans, instruction manuals, and system performance reports, as well as providing subject matter expertise to a team of software and system engineers in order to optimize sensor system performance. The ideal candidate must have real world experience in defense operations involving screening and searching civilian populations. Required Skills Bachelor’s Degree with at least 5 years of military experience in a combat-arms related field. Real world experience in conducting counter-insurgency operations, with a thorough knowledge of all elements of military force protection, checkpoint operations, and screening techniques. General knowledge of ground sensor system strengths and limitations. Experience in teaching, training, and instructing large groups. Must be able to obtain medical clearance to deploy overseas. Exceptional written and oral communication skills. This position requires an active United States security clearance, or, eligible candidates must be eligible to receive a US clearance. Job Location Arlington, VA, U.S. Position Type Full-Time/Regular Computer Vision Scientist Job Description The successful candidate will join an outstanding computer vision and sensor exploitation R&D group as a principal investigator on one or more projects involving applications of computer vision. Develop novel concepts, design algorithms, design systems and rapidly prototype software in the field of computer vision. Applications of interest include video processing, aerial video exploitation, hyperspectral and LIDAR image interpretation, photogrammetry, and mobile robotics. The successful candidate will be capable of performing original research, leading a small team of researchers and engineers, and winning new business from commercial and government clients. Required Skills Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields with 5 or more years hands-on research in image or video understanding. Experience performing and leading original research in computer vision applications. Current knowledge of research literature with a history of publication in the field. In-depth understanding of the latest computer vision research. Exceptional written and oral communication skills. This position requires an active United States security clearance, or, eligible candidates must be eligible to receive a US clearance. Job Location Arlington, VA, or Greenbelt, MD, U.S. Position Type Full-Time/Regular Computer Vision Software Engineer Job Description SET Corporation is actively seeking qualified candidates in the development and implementation of video processing algorithms for interpreting video from unmanned air vehicles. This work will include hands-on design, development, experimentation, and testing of real-time exploitation algorithms with UAVs in the laboratory and in flight. Algorithms for human and object detection, tracking, classification, and geolocation will be integrated with SET’s Ground Exploitation Station. User interface design/development, software optimization, and real-time systems development will be pursued in a team-oriented environment. Required Skills M.S. in Computer Science/Engineering with solid mathematical background and 4 or more years hands-on experience building computer vision systems. Experience designing and developing systems that employ video processing algorithms. Experience in software engineering and product building using object-oriented design principles in C++ and/or Java. Very strong software skills required. Solid written and oral communication skills. This position requires an active United States security clearance, or, eligible candidates must be eligible to receive a US clearance. Job Location Arlington, VA, U.S. Position Type Full-Time/Regular Knowledge Discovery Researcher Job Description SET Corporation has a position for a strong researcher in the area of Knowledge Discovery. Areas of interest include user modeling, agent simulation systems, cognitive modeling, development of tools for data extraction from raw text and/or transactional data, indexing of multiple data sources, and information exploitation from text and/or transactional data using AI-modified probabilistic modeling, relational data mining, and/or intelligent data analysis techniques. The ideal candidate will collaborate with and build upon the expertise of current staff to identify opportunities for new sponsored research projects and will develop proposals for presentation to appropriate government agencies. He or she will be a recognized leader in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining or Machine Learning with a strong record of success developing defense or intelligence-related information exploitation technologies. Required Skills He/she will be an experienced Principal Investigator with the ability to articulate a vision for the evolution and enhancement of such technologies and a practical appreciation of the technical and operational issues that impact the successful development of practical tools. The candidate must possess a strong record of success developing technologies that provide real-world solutions to complex data exploitation problems, and the ability to direct and lead the efforts of technical teams in the timely completion of projects. The preferred candidate will possess an advanced degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science or a closely related discipline, and a minimum of 5 years experience as a Principal Investigator. United States citizenship is required. The successful candidate may be subject to a security investigation, and should be able to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.. Current or recent relationships with intelligence agencies and/or sponsors of appropriate government research programs, (DARPA, AFRL, ONR, IARPA, etc.) is required. Job Location Arlington, VA, U.S. Position Type Full-Time/Regular Senior Software Engineer Job Description The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for include translating innovative sensor processing algorithms from proof of principal demonstrations into efficient, reliable software implementations. The senior software engineer will design and implement software applications for real-time performance working with algorithm developers to analyze, optimize, and refine their algorithm concepts. Responsibilities will also include integration of algorithm systems into multi-threaded, multi-process, multi-processor environments (windows, linux, etc.) with cross-platform compatibility and portability. The senior software engineer will also be responsible for constructively supporting the software development process including developing specifications, disciplined software design, coding standards, configuration management, test procedures, and documentation. Application domains of interest include processing of multi-dimensional radar and video data for object detection, tracking and recognition (MTI, ATR), area monitoring, change detection, intrusion detection, and hidden weapons detection for military and commercial customers from both ground-based and airborne sensors. Required Skills The ideal candidate will have 5 to 10 years of experience developing software for government or commercial software systems. Some knowledge of 1D, or 2D signal processing is required. Experience with C/C++, MS Windows and Unix/Linux software development environments (such as visualC++ or gcc/g++/gdb/make, C#) and tools (such as CVS, subversion or other CM system; bugzilla, roundup or other bug/issue tracking) is required as is knowledge of standard industrial software development, test, and maintenance practices, processes, and documentation, such as SEI CMM. Knowledge of video detection and tracking algorithms is highly desirable as is experience with implementing object recognition algorithms. Some experience with real-time or high-speed code optimization on general-purpose processors (such as Pentium or Power PC processors) is highly desirable. Experience with vision and image processing software libraries and tools, such as OpenCV, Intel IPL, and DirectX/DirectShow is also highly desirable. Experience with image and video formats and camera interfaces (1394 Firewire IIDC/DCAM, GigE, CameraLink) is desirable. Experience with scripting and prototyping tools such as Matlab, perl, python, and Java is desirable. BS or MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, EE or related field. Have or be able to obtain DOD Secret clearance. Job Location Arlington, VA, U.S. Position Type Full-Time/Regular Visualization Software Engineer Job Description The candidate must be a highly creative user interface designer/engineer to help build next-generation interfaces for military applications. Strong communication and user interface skills are required. The candidate will be responsible for rapid proto-typing and development of interfaces and visualizations for next-generation Command & Control and analysis systems. These systems will offer multi-format displays and will combine visual analytics, state of the art computer graphics, multiple data models, and interactive animations to better visualize the complex military, social, and economic forces that influence modern warfare and peacekeeping. The position involves close interaction and co-development with corporate team members who represent some of the leading and most innovative developers of 3D graphics tool kits and command, control, and decision support systems. The visualization scientist's work will be evaluated, and if successful, used by some of the country's most senior military leaders Required Skills Bachelors degree with at least 5 years experience designing and developing User Interfaces is required. Core competencies required: Java programming skills, interest and experience in 2D & 3D graphics. Critical skills include experience with Real Time rendering of User Interfaces. Experience in designing and developing with ActiveX, OpenGL, DirectX, C/C++ are desirable. Swing and 3D Rendering & Animation skills are considered a plus. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. An active clearance is desired. Job Location Arlington, VA, U.S. Position Type Full-Time/Regular Signal Processing Scientist/Developer Job Description SET Corporation is actively seeking qualified candidates in the Research and Development of Radar Signal Processing Algorithms for detecting, tracking, and classifying objects of interest. This work will include hands-on design, development, experimentation, and testing of exploitation algorithms for high dimensionality real beam radars. Opportunity exists for integration of developed algorithms with prototype radar hardware. Application domains of interest include, target classification and tracking, intrusion/anomaly detection, and hidden weapons detection for military and commercial customers from ground-based sensors. Required Skills Bachelors or Masters degree with at least 5 years experience developing and implementing signal processing algorithms for 1D and 2D radar signals. Basic understanding of radar scattering phenomenology and radar signal processing. Knowledge of statistical techniques as well as radar modeling and analysis tools. The candidate is expected to be proficient in appropriate programming and scripting languages, such as Matlab, C/C++, Python, and Perl,. Experience with automatic target detection, tracking, and recognition algorithms across the RF spectrum is highly desirable. Experience with different radar modes, waveforms, and associated phenomenology (real-beam, HRR, Doppler, SAR, ISAR, etc) is also highly desirable. Less critical, but desirable: experience with signal processing for optical-plane imaging and ranging sensors (EO, IR, LADAR, HSI), hands-on experience with assembly, operation, and maintenance of sensor system hardware, cluster computing, HW/SW integration, Xpatch RF simulation code. Job Location Arlington, VA, U.S. Position Type Full-Time/Regular