Lead Signal Processing Researcher

1 month ago
Full-time
Lead
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
STR

STR

STR is a technology company dedicated to solving emerging national security challenges by developing and applying cutting-edge technology. They focus on cybersecurity, analytics, sensing, and systems to make society safer. As an employee-owned company,...

Aerospace & Defense
251-1K
Founded 2010

Description

  • Develop electronic warfare and radar system concepts, signal processing and machine learning algorithms, and RF solutions for remote sensing challenges.
  • Provide technical leadership to small, multi-disciplinary teams working on sensing, electronic warfare, and signal processing systems.
  • Direct modeling and simulation activities for advanced RF systems to support algorithm development, test, and integration.
  • Plan and support algorithm test and evaluation in laboratory and field environments.
  • Assess algorithm and system performance through testing and experimentation.
  • Communicate technical results and program needs with customers, stakeholders, sponsors, and subcontractors.
  • Translate customer requirements into research focus and technical direction.
  • Prepare and present deep technical briefings and high-level briefings for customers and senior management.

Requirements

  • Active Security Clearance, with eligibility to support special access programs; U.S. citizenship is required.
  • PhD, MS, or BS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
  • 3–8+ years of relevant experience depending on degree.
  • Strong scientific programming skills with Matlab, Python, Simulink, and/or C/C++.
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience designing, implementing, testing, and analyzing ML/AI algorithms.
  • Strong understanding of radar architectures, waveforms, modes, and RF signal chains.
  • Ability to translate customer requirements into research priorities.
  • Current TS/SSBI with SCI and ability to gain and hold SCI/SAP accreditations (preferred).
  • Experience with advanced RF system concepts, signal processing, open architectures, and systems integration (preferred).
  • Experience in software development (preferred).
  • Ability to survey literature, identify state-of-the-art methods, and transition them into integrated, tested solutions (preferred).
  • Experience engaging decision-makers and customers to translate mission needs into an end-to-end analytical solution (preferred).

Benefits

  • Full-time salary range of $173,000 to $216,000.
  • Opportunity to work at a growing technology company focused on defense, intelligence, and national security R&D.
  • Collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding.
  • Recognition of team members’ contributions and achievements.
  • Work on challenging projects with mission impact.
  • Opportunity to help advance technologies in sensors, radar, sonar, communications, cyber, and AI.

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