Lead Algorithm & Signal Processing Engineer

STR • Dayton, OH

5d • $157,000 - $220,000

About The Position

The Electronic Warfare and Novel Capabilities Group (EWNC) develops advanced signal processing algorithms and prototype systems for next-generation radar and electronic warfare technologies. The group collaborates across STR’s sectors and divisions, and with academic and industry partners, to develop practical solutions to RF sensing and counter-sensing challenges.

The role develops state-of-the-art algorithms and techniques for sense making and sensor decision making, including signal detection and classification, electronic support measures, attack and protection, and cognitive electronic warfare. The position is ideally suited to a Lead Engineer, though candidates whose qualifications closely match the requirements are encouraged to apply. Opportunities are available at multiple experience levels in the Massachusetts, Virginia, and Ohio offices.

STR is a technology company focused on advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security. Its areas of work include cyber; next-generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics. STR describes its environment as collaborative and learning-oriented, with challenging technical work intended to contribute to public safety.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government for this clearance.
• BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• 5–7+ years of relevant work experience depending on degree: BS plus 7 years or MS plus 5 years.
• Experience in two or more listed areas: RF/radar signal processing, optimization, waveform design, electronic warfare, machine learning, adaptive signal processing, AI/ML algorithm development, algorithm development, test and evaluation, modeling and simulation, systems engineering, test engineering, radar modeling, or RF systems prototyping.
• Proficiency in one or more scientific or mathematical programming languages, such as MATLAB, Python, and C/C++.
• Strong mathematical, troubleshooting, written, and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Active security clearance.
• Experience with RF technologies in the defense sector, particularly sensing and electronic warfare applications, including electronic attack, electronic protection, cognitive EW, and advanced electronic support measures techniques and algorithms.
• Experience with machine learning tasks such as natural language processing, image recognition, semantic segmentation, and reinforcement learning; methods such as Bayesian, deep convolutional, and graph neural network approaches; and tools such as PyTorch, Ray, TensorFlow/board, and MLflow.
• Experience interacting with decision-makers and customers to translate mission needs into an end-to-end analytical solution.
• Ability to apply novel, innovative, and interdisciplinary approaches to challenging engineering problems.
• Ability to create and present briefings to customers and senior management that explain solutions at both high-level and deep technical levels.

Responsibilities

• Design and apply signal processing and machine learning techniques to address radar and RF sensing and counter-sensing challenges.
• Design and implement models and simulations for advanced RF systems.
• Lead small teams and projects.
• Support business development and proposal-writing efforts.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to deploy capabilities to prototype systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior