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Sr. Scientist – Natick, MA
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The Homeland Protection & Preparedness Business Unit currently has an
opening for a senior scientist in Natick, Massachusetts who will be
responsible design, development, and enhancements various software
capacities to support 3D scanning technology and its applications to
improve human protective clothing systems used by the warfighter.
The anthropology group uses a model 30/30 head/face scanner, an mm
scanner, and model WB4 whole-body scanning system built by Cyberware
Inc. as the primary means by which 3D anthropometric data is acquired.
These systems employ a laser-scanning triangulation method to acquire 3D
images. The Cyberware head/face scanner can image a region from about
the neck to the top of the head while the whole-body system can image a
much larger surface and provide data everywhere on the body except where
hidden by pose, such as the soles of the feet, groin and under arms. The
scanned volume of the WB4 is approximately equal to a 2 meter high by
1.2 meter diameter cylinder. Image resolution ranges between 2 – 3
millimeters in the x and y axes and less that 1mm along the z axis.
Digitizing speed for the maximum scanned volume is around 17 seconds,
which yields about 400,000 3D coordinates on the surface of the adult
human body. Each Cyberware scanner runs on a separate Silicon Graphics
Iris workstation and the image data produced by the scanners are
compatible with most common computer-aided design formats. Data storage
requirements are about 6 Megabytes each for 2 key image files generated
during WB4 scanning and post-processing. The surface images generated by
the scanner are data dense and require significant computational
resources to manipulate.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
I) Provide computer programming support to ongoing research efforts in
anthropology and develop software routines for extracting anthropometric
data from 3D image files generated by the Cyberware scanners. Typical
tasks shall include the development, testing, and integration of data
extraction tools such as body segmentation, interactive anthropometric
measurement, and automated landmark identification and measurement
extraction. This work shall be coordinated with the anthropology staff
as well as with other government and industry partners working in
collaboration.
II) Develop an approach to utilize the 3D whole-body scanner as a tool
for evaluating the interface between clothing and equipment items and
the human body. The development of automated software functions for
extracting information such as surface area coverage, the distribution
of surface area coverage across the major body segments, and total
scanned volume are examples of the type of information that shall be
required. Basic tools for interactively manipulating clothing items such
as body armor on the scanned images shall also be developed.
III) Operate and maintain the Cyberware head/face and whole-body
scanning systems as required during the normal course of scanning
operations within the 3D anthropology lab. Interactions with technical
support staff and the software development staff at Cyberware shall be
required.
IV) Provide operational support to the Silicon Graphics computer
workstations (Iris Indigo and Iris Impact) and local network which drive
the Cyberware head/face and whole body digitizing systems. The scientist
shall be required to assist the anthropology staff in maintaining and
archiving the 3D image files generated by the scanners.
V) Assist the anthropology group in the development and execution of
program demonstrations and briefings to other Army agencies, other
military representatives, private industry, and academic institutions as
required to support technology transfer and research communication
objectives.
Due to restrictions relating to access to government facilities,
computers and networks, U.S. citizenship is required.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & SKILLS:
Masters degree or Ph.D. in computer science, human engineering, or
related discipline and at least 5 years of related experience.
A successful candidate is advised to provide the following information
when responding to this job opening:
Familiarity with UNIX, SGI, and MS-Windows graphic programming
structures, and the Cyberware operating system (CY-Scan)
Possess a fundamental understanding of the 3D whole-body digitizing
system. A minimum of at least 5 years of experience with these systems
and scanning human subjects is essential.
Direct knowledge and experience in working with 3D data sets with
respect to data extraction, manipulation, and application development.
Intimate knowledge and at least 4 years of experience working with
object-oriented computer programming languages such as C, C+ and C++.
Familiarity with the operation and programming environment of Silicon
Graphics Computer Systems.
A proficiency in scientific and technical report writing.
Oral presentation and communication skills.
To apply, please visit www.saic.com/careers and apply to req number
126211 or follow the below link:
https://cp-its-rmprd.saic.com/MAIN/careerportal/Job_Profile.cfm?szUniqueCareerPortalID=85&szOrderID=126211
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