Principal Signal Processing Researcher

56 minutes 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.
  • Lead small, multi-disciplinary teams that develop, implement, test, and integrate sensing, electronic warfare, and signal processing systems.
  • Direct modeling and simulation activities for advanced RF systems to support algorithm development, testing, and integration.
  • Plan and support algorithm test and evaluation activities in laboratory and field environments.
  • Assess system and algorithm performance during testing and evaluation.
  • Communicate technical progress and findings with customers, stakeholders, sponsors, prime contractors, and subcontractors.
  • Translate customer requirements into research priorities and technical direction.
  • Prepare and deliver detailed technical briefings and high-level briefings to customers and senior management.

Requirements

  • Active Security Clearance and eligibility to support special access programs; US Citizenship is required.
  • PhD, MS, or BS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
  • 8–10+ years of relevant experience depending on degree.
  • Strong scientific programming skills in 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.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in multi-disciplinary technical teams.
  • 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 approaches, and transition them into integrated, tested solutions (preferred).
  • Experience working with decision-makers and customers to translate mission needs into end-to-end analytical solutions (preferred).

Benefits

  • Full-time salary range of $206,000 to $284,000.
  • Compensation based on experience, education, training, key skills, security clearances, and market conditions.
  • Collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding.
  • Opportunity to work on challenging national security technology development programs.
  • Locations near Boston, Arlington, Dayton, Melbourne, and Carlsbad.

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