Research Scientist - Signal Processing

RTX•Arlington, VA

3d•$95,500 - $181,700•Onsite

About The Position

RTX BBN solves challenging problems of high importance to our customers in the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community and Industry by rapidly prototyping systems for sensing complex physical phenomena, correlating them to events of interest, and producing high-value, actionable information from the sensed data. The team specializes in delivering networked sensor system solutions by combining a strong understanding of the underlying physics, high-fidelity modeling, simulation of complex signatures and propagation phenomenology, deep expertise in signal processing, EM and RF phenomenology, and computer science, proven capabilities in system development, and mature tools to enable rapid design cycles from theory to demonstration. We are currently searching for a highly qualified Signal Processing Research Scientist to join our team in Arlington, VA. BBN is seeking a research scientist knowledgeable in digital signal processing and the radio frequency (RF) domain to join our team of electrical engineers, physicists, and mathematicians as we build and deliver advanced prototype systems that exploit the RF spectrum. Candidate will work under the guidance of a senior engineer on small, applied research projects where we design and implement advanced signal processing algorithms in novel hardware, implement on real-time hardware, test in a lab environment, then validate in an over-the-air field environment.

Requirements

BS with 5 years of relevant experience, or MS with 3 years, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or other relevant field
Development experience using C, C++, Python, Matlab, and/or Java applied to signal processing challenges
Active Top Secret government security clearance

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to plan and direct tasks for small teams
Solid and creative programming skills
Design and development experience with unique combined hardware and software systems
Experience with or interest in sensors, actuators, control systems and systems that touch the physical world

Responsibilities

Work with a small team on cutting-edge research and development projects
Collaborate with world class researchers and engineers that embrace innovation and challenge the status quo
Advance applied research using skills such as algorithm development and data analysis using MATLAB and Python, embedded development and test scripting using C/C++ system integration, and software and hardware testing.
Contribute to technical reports, proposals, publications and presentations