|
|
|
|
Job Description |
Job Title: | Scientist II | Department: | Product Development | Citizenship requirement: | U. S. Citizenship required (defined by federal contract) | Reports to: | Director, Physics and Data Science | Purpose of the job: | The Scientist’s primary responsibility will be to develop a quantitative characterization of the Decision Sciences muon tomography systems, including metrics to characterize hardware, algorithms, and operational performance using tomographic images. | Required Education: | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related field | Preferred Education: | Advanced degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics a plus or possess relevant experience in lieu of education | Required Experience: | • 3 – 5 of years of experience in three-dimensional imaging techniques, image artifacts, inverse problems and the underlying mathematical principles. • Fluency in programming is required. Python and C++. • Good communication, computer, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other professionals, to produce documentation, and to present results to internal audiences • The ability to work both independently and as part of a team is essential. • Specific technical skills: Operating Systems/Workstations: CentOS, Scientific Linux Languages: UNIX C / C++, Python, UNIX Shell Scripting Libraries: STL, Boost libraries, VTK, Apache Spark Tools: Paraview, Numpy, Matlab, Pandas DataFrames, GEANT4
PREFERRED • Technical skills and experience: Firm grasp of scientific principles and experimental techniques Ability to think critically and strong problem solving skills. Experience in experimental nuclear or particle physics is desirable Experience with c++ python boost Experience in simulations to develop and test tomographic imaging. Experience in automated image processing and feature extraction. Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning concepts and applications.
• Experience in statistical principles and probability theory, image segmentation, automated quantitative evaluation of image data, and feature extraction | Required Attributes: | • Possess a positive attitude and a drive to solve problems using technical creativity and hard work. • A willingness to jump in and help with any task in a startup environment • Strong software development discipline. • Effective communication skills • Ability to multi task and prioritize | Essential Functions / Responsibilities: | • Design procedures to asses overall performance of an imaging detector, including detector hardware and tomographic images. • Perform data analyses to support various objectives of the company, and effectively communicate the results. • Design and test automated feature extraction algorithms • Document developed algorithms and transition these algorithms to the software team for incorporation into the production code base • Collaborate with members of the Physics and Data Science team to evaluate and improve the muon tomography system's overall performance in imaging and threat detection • Provide technical advice and support to other members of the Physics and Software teams in their own development efforts | Other Responsibilities: | • All other duties assigned • Comply with company’s Safety Program, Code of Conduct and Ethics policy | Travel Requirements: | Up to 10% of the time | Physical Requirements: | Physical demands: • Ability to operate a computer, phone, fax, copy machine and other related office equipment • Ability to sit or stand at a work station for up to an entire work shift | Job ID: 0159 | For more information about our company please visit www.decisionsciences.com |
|
|
|
|
|
|