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Corporate Overview SD Solutions, LLC is a fast‑growing professional services company, providing Cybersecurity, Strategy & Governance, IT Modernization, Management Consulting, and Professional Services solutions to large and small clients in the federal government sector. Our broad spectrum of services also includes digital & legacy transition, decommissioning, communications, event planning & logistics, and operations. It is our mission to deliver enduring results to our clients using strong business acumen, technical solutions, and management services. Our core values include quality, timeliness, integrity, trusted relationships, and corporate citizenship.
Position Overview SD Solutions is seeking a Diagnostic Imaging SME to support our client in the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) in developing breakthrough, smartphone‑based diagnostic technologies for chronic disease detection. This role blends hands‑on AI/ML and mobile software expertise with technical leadership in optical imaging and/or oculomics research. You will guide complex R&D efforts, shape multimodal data fusion strategies (images, biomarkers, clinical/covariates), and help accelerate high‑impact solutions that improve health outcomes.
Responsibilities
Provide expert guidance to a multidisciplinary team on next‑generation diagnostic imaging hardware and/or oculomics for chronic disease detection, leveraging multimodal biomarker data fusion.
Advise on multimodal data fusion approaches integrating image data, biomarkers, clinical/demographic/risk factor covariates, and other relevant data streams using machine learning, deep learning, and AI/ML techniques.
Contribute expertise in machine learning, deep learning, and artificial intelligence to the development and validation of diagnostic algorithms and software applications.
Advise on software and mobile app development for digital health diagnostics, including requirements gathering and rapid prototyping.
Perform market and regulatory analyses, technical due diligence, systematic/targeted literature reviews, and generate briefing documents summarizing technical topics related to imaging miniaturization, oculomics, AI/ML, multimodal data fusion, smartphone mobile app development, and chronic disease molecular diagnostics.
Evaluate technical proposals for scientific merit and innovation; provide feedback, organize reviewer comments, draft recommendations, project summaries, and presentation materials.
Develop technical and administrative program documentation on short timelines to communicate technical approach, progress, cost, schedule, and risk for advanced technology development efforts.
Facilitate collaborations with external researchers, clinicians, and technology developers.
Domain‑Specific Duties (Imaging & Optics Specialists)
Provide subject matter expertise in imaging and optics (smartphone‑based eye diagnostic technologies a plus).
Advise on imaging systems, including camera sensors, optical hardware miniaturization, image signal processors, and computational photography techniques.
Advise on techniques for objective and subjective image quality evaluation, including color accuracy, noise reduction, HDR, tone mapping, and sharpness.
Domain‑Specific Duties (Oculomics & Clinical Specialists)
Recommend study designs and methodologies for evaluating the analytic validity and clinical utility of new diagnostic imaging platforms.
Required Qualifications
PhD with 2+ years of relevant experience, MS with 5+ years, or BA with 7+ years.
Experience in software and mobile app development for health or diagnostic applications.
Hands‑on experience applying machine learning, deep learning, and AI to biomedical data.
Team‑oriented with exceptional communication, writing, and organizational skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment.
Demonstrated experience in multimodal data fusion (e.g., integrating image, biomarker, and clinical data).
Proven track record in analytic validity and clinical utility studies for diagnostic technologies.
Familiarity with industry leaders and disruptors in digital health diagnostics, imaging, and AI/ML.
Domain‑Specific Expertise, required in one or both of the following areas:
Imaging & Optics: demonstrated expertise in imaging and optics, particularly smartphone‑based diagnostic imaging.
Oculomics & Clinical Research: experience with oculomics research, especially related to chronic kidney disease (CKD), CKM syndrome, or other systemic diseases.
Active Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency required.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience supporting ARPA‑like programs (e.g., DARPA, IARPA, ARPA‑E) or U.S. DoD advanced development programs.
Experience in federal healthcare or scientific consulting.
Desired familiarity with federal research regulations and compliance standards.
Employment Type
Full‑time, W2 employment.
Exempt, salaried.
Eligible for paid benefits.
Remote positions are acceptable.
SD Solutions Culture We are a fast‑growing company that puts people first. Our focus is on building the right team to provide exceptional services to our customers and to grow with our organization. We offer very competitive compensation and a very attractive benefits package. We believe in corporate citizenship and provide several levels of support to students, schools, teachers and other organizations in our local community. If you are looking for a new opportunity to make a difference and build your career in a positive way, please join us. We’re waiting for you.
Equal Opportunity Employer SD Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on an individual's race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination. Whenever possible, SD Solutions makes reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by law.
Candidate Referral Fee Program SD Solutions wants to reward you for helping us identify qualified, talented professionals to join our team. Send us your friends and professional connections and we’ll reward you with a cash bonus! To submit a qualified referral, please visit our website. You must include the candidate’s full name and contact information (e.g., email address and phone number).
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ARPA-H Diagnostic Imaging SME
role at
SD Solutions, LLC
1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Corporate Overview SD Solutions, LLC is a fast‑growing professional services company, providing Cybersecurity, Strategy & Governance, IT Modernization, Management Consulting, and Professional Services solutions to large and small clients in the federal government sector. Our broad spectrum of services also includes digital & legacy transition, decommissioning, communications, event planning & logistics, and operations. It is our mission to deliver enduring results to our clients using strong business acumen, technical solutions, and management services. Our core values include quality, timeliness, integrity, trusted relationships, and corporate citizenship.
Position Overview SD Solutions is seeking a Diagnostic Imaging SME to support our client in the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) in developing breakthrough, smartphone‑based diagnostic technologies for chronic disease detection. This role blends hands‑on AI/ML and mobile software expertise with technical leadership in optical imaging and/or oculomics research. You will guide complex R&D efforts, shape multimodal data fusion strategies (images, biomarkers, clinical/covariates), and help accelerate high‑impact solutions that improve health outcomes.
Responsibilities
Provide expert guidance to a multidisciplinary team on next‑generation diagnostic imaging hardware and/or oculomics for chronic disease detection, leveraging multimodal biomarker data fusion.
Advise on multimodal data fusion approaches integrating image data, biomarkers, clinical/demographic/risk factor covariates, and other relevant data streams using machine learning, deep learning, and AI/ML techniques.
Contribute expertise in machine learning, deep learning, and artificial intelligence to the development and validation of diagnostic algorithms and software applications.
Advise on software and mobile app development for digital health diagnostics, including requirements gathering and rapid prototyping.
Perform market and regulatory analyses, technical due diligence, systematic/targeted literature reviews, and generate briefing documents summarizing technical topics related to imaging miniaturization, oculomics, AI/ML, multimodal data fusion, smartphone mobile app development, and chronic disease molecular diagnostics.
Evaluate technical proposals for scientific merit and innovation; provide feedback, organize reviewer comments, draft recommendations, project summaries, and presentation materials.
Develop technical and administrative program documentation on short timelines to communicate technical approach, progress, cost, schedule, and risk for advanced technology development efforts.
Facilitate collaborations with external researchers, clinicians, and technology developers.
Domain‑Specific Duties (Imaging & Optics Specialists)
Provide subject matter expertise in imaging and optics (smartphone‑based eye diagnostic technologies a plus).
Advise on imaging systems, including camera sensors, optical hardware miniaturization, image signal processors, and computational photography techniques.
Advise on techniques for objective and subjective image quality evaluation, including color accuracy, noise reduction, HDR, tone mapping, and sharpness.
Domain‑Specific Duties (Oculomics & Clinical Specialists)
Recommend study designs and methodologies for evaluating the analytic validity and clinical utility of new diagnostic imaging platforms.
Required Qualifications
PhD with 2+ years of relevant experience, MS with 5+ years, or BA with 7+ years.
Experience in software and mobile app development for health or diagnostic applications.
Hands‑on experience applying machine learning, deep learning, and AI to biomedical data.
Team‑oriented with exceptional communication, writing, and organizational skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment.
Demonstrated experience in multimodal data fusion (e.g., integrating image, biomarker, and clinical data).
Proven track record in analytic validity and clinical utility studies for diagnostic technologies.
Familiarity with industry leaders and disruptors in digital health diagnostics, imaging, and AI/ML.
Domain‑Specific Expertise, required in one or both of the following areas:
Imaging & Optics: demonstrated expertise in imaging and optics, particularly smartphone‑based diagnostic imaging.
Oculomics & Clinical Research: experience with oculomics research, especially related to chronic kidney disease (CKD), CKM syndrome, or other systemic diseases.
Active Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency required.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience supporting ARPA‑like programs (e.g., DARPA, IARPA, ARPA‑E) or U.S. DoD advanced development programs.
Experience in federal healthcare or scientific consulting.
Desired familiarity with federal research regulations and compliance standards.
Employment Type
Full‑time, W2 employment.
Exempt, salaried.
Eligible for paid benefits.
Remote positions are acceptable.
SD Solutions Culture We are a fast‑growing company that puts people first. Our focus is on building the right team to provide exceptional services to our customers and to grow with our organization. We offer very competitive compensation and a very attractive benefits package. We believe in corporate citizenship and provide several levels of support to students, schools, teachers and other organizations in our local community. If you are looking for a new opportunity to make a difference and build your career in a positive way, please join us. We’re waiting for you.
Equal Opportunity Employer SD Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on an individual's race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination. Whenever possible, SD Solutions makes reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by law.
Candidate Referral Fee Program SD Solutions wants to reward you for helping us identify qualified, talented professionals to join our team. Send us your friends and professional connections and we’ll reward you with a cash bonus! To submit a qualified referral, please visit our website. You must include the candidate’s full name and contact information (e.g., email address and phone number).
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at SD Solutions, LLC by 2x
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