Principal Algorithm & Signal Processing Engineer

STR • Woburn, MA

4d • $206,000 - $284,000

About The Position

The Electronic Warfare and Novel Capabilities Group develops advanced signal-processing algorithms and prototype systems for next-generation radar and electronic warfare technologies. The group investigates emerging technologies and collaborates with STR engineers, academic researchers, industry partners, and customers to address RF sensing and counter-sensing challenges.

The Principal Engineer will develop advanced algorithms for RF sensing, sensor decision-making, and autonomous electronic warfare, including areas such as signal detection and classification, electronic support measures, electronic attack and protection, cognitive EW, and advanced RF sensing. The role leads projects, proposal efforts, and multidisciplinary teams across STR campuses; advises and mentors fellow researchers, scientists, and engineers; and works with customers to understand mission needs and develop technical approaches, proposal strategies, and program plans. The position spans research through prototype development and transition toward operational use. Opportunities are available at STR offices in Massachusetts, Virginia, and Ohio, and qualified applicants at multiple experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a 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.
• Typically 8–12+ years of relevant experience, depending on education and demonstrated expertise.
• Demonstrated leadership in radar, electronic warfare, RF sensing, or related defense technologies.
• Experience on electronic warfare or radar programs, including development of system modes and advanced signal- and data-processing algorithms from mathematical or analytical derivation through system-performance testing and verification.
• Expertise in at least two of the following: RF sensing and radar signal processing; electronic warfare; optimization; waveform design; adaptive signal processing; AI/ML for RF applications; modeling and simulation; systems engineering.
• Experience briefing technical work to customers, senior executives, and multidisciplinary audiences.
• Proficiency in one or more scientific or mathematical programming languages, such as MATLAB, Python, and C/C++.
• Research and technical leadership experience in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments.
• Strong communication and briefing skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong mathematical, troubleshooting, written, and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Active Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
• Ability to apply novel, innovative, and interdisciplinary approaches to challenging engineering problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Architect advanced RF sensing and electronic warfare algorithms from concept through operational prototype.
• Engage directly with customers to understand requirements and national security needs and shape solutions to meet their objectives.
• Mentor junior researchers and provide technical direction across programs.
• Transition new technologies from research into operational prototypes.
• Design and apply signal processing to RF sensing and counter-sensing challenges.
• Support business development initiatives and lead proposal efforts that help shape program and organizational technical direction.
• Lead projects and proposal efforts and advise researchers, scientists, and engineers on multidisciplinary teams.
• Partner with customers to develop technical approaches, proposal strategies, and program plans addressing current and future needs.

What This Job Offers

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