Principal Algorithm & Signal Processing Engineer
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 with engineers across STR, academic researchers, industry partners, and customers to address RF sensing and counter-sensing challenges, translating advanced research into practical prototype capabilities. The Principal Engineer develops state-of-the-art algorithms for RF sensing, sensor decision-making, and autonomous electronic warfare. Areas of interest include signal detection and classification, electronic support measures, electronic attack and protection, cognitive electronic warfare, and advanced RF sensing. The role leads projects and proposal efforts, advises multidisciplinary teams across STR campuses, partners with customers to understand mission needs, and develops technical approaches, proposal strategies, and program plans. This position is ideally suited to a Principal Engineer, while applicants whose qualifications closely align with the requirements may be considered for opportunities at multiple experience levels. Opportunities are in Woburn, Massachusetts, and Dayton, Ohio. STR is a technology company focused on advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security. The company describes its workplace as a collaborative learning environment that supports technical understanding and recognizes team contributions. The position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government.
Requirements
- Bachelor's, master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
- Typically 8–12+ years of relevant experience, depending on education and demonstrated expertise.
- Ability to obtain a security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government for this purpose.
- Demonstrated leadership in radar, electronic warfare, RF sensing, or related defense technologies.
- Experience on electronic warfare or radar programs, including developing system modes and advanced signal- and data-processing algorithms from mathematical or analytical derivation through testing and verification of system performance.
- Expertise in at least two of the following areas: RF sensing and radar signal processing, electronic warfare, optimization, waveform design, adaptive signal processing, AI/ML for RF applications, modeling and simulation, or 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, including communicating with 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 methods to RF sensing and counter-sensing challenges.
- Support business development initiatives and lead proposal efforts that shape program and organizational technical direction.
- Lead projects and proposal efforts, and advise researchers, scientists, and engineers on multidisciplinary teams.
- Develop technical approaches, proposal strategies, and program plans in partnership with customers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
