Staff Scientist

Arete Associates
120000.00 To 165000.00 (USD) Annually
medical insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, California, Northridge
Apr 16, 2025
At Arete, 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. Discover your future with us. We are seeking a mid-level Staff Scientist with a strong background in Physical Science, Applied Math, and Scientific Computing. The successful candidate may 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, data analysis, and sensor characterization. This role requires a passion for solving challenging technical problems in a collaborative environment. This position is based at our Northridge, CA office and is an exempt, non-supervisory, full-time position. We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer: Generous PTO and Leave Times Flextime Scheduling Bereavement Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Parental Leave Financial Benefits 401K Retirement Plan Contribution Employee Stock Ownership Plan Cafeteria 125 Plan Continuing Education Funds Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits Medical Insurance Dental & Vision Insurance Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Vision Reimbursement Qualities We Look For Creativity Integrity Passion Responsiveness Collaboration Experiences and Background We Look For: Qualified candidates will have a BS, MS, or PhD in the physical sciences, mathematics, or scientific computing fields Experience programming in Python, C, C++, or similar languages Excellent written and verbal communication skills Intellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous learning Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate with small teams Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance and program access Willingness to work onsite in the office 100% Experiences and Background We Look For: 5+ yrs. experience with BS/BA 3+ yrs. experience with MS/MA 0+ yrs. experience with PhD Nice to have: Physics-based modeling and simulation experience Remote sensing experience utilizing Electro-Optics or Synthetic Aperture RADAR Classical signal/image processing experience (detection, estimation, and tracking) Computer vision, image and data fusion, image classification or automated target recognition Parallel programming experience - especially with CUDA Active Top Secret Clearance The salary range for this role is $120,000 to $165,000; 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. Other Requirements U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility. Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility. Arete will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility. Other Considerations Arete is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website because of your disability. To request an accommodation, please contact Arete Human Resources at 818-885-2200 for assistance.