Senior Algorithm & Signal Processing Researcher
About The Position
The Sensors Division at STR develops advanced sensor systems and platforms supporting national security requirements, including airborne, spaceborne, and surface-based radar; electronic warfare; underwater acoustics; hyperspectral imaging; and EO/IR sensing. The Algorithms, Processing and Experimentation (APEX) Group develops RF/radar modes, skills, and applications, with an emphasis on advanced signal processing chains and algorithm research. Its work is intended to mature technologies for implementation and integration into RF-based systems, tailored to the needs of Defense and Intelligence Community customers. In this role, you will develop, implement, test, and demonstrate novel signal processing, optimization, and machine learning algorithms for electronic warfare, radar, and remote sensing applications. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to research next-generation sensing concepts and transition algorithms into integrated systems for laboratory and field demonstrations. The role calls for expertise in one or more relevant technical areas, strong analytical and scientific programming skills, and the ability to collaborate with researchers, engineers, and customers to solve challenging technical problems. STR is a growing technology company specializing in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security. Its work includes 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, and is an equal opportunity employer. Employees must obtain required national security clearances and comply with export control and other applicable laws.
Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. government for this clearance.
- PhD, MS, or BS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline, with 2–5+ years of relevant experience.
- Strong programming skills in MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or similar scientific computing languages.
- Strong mathematical, analytical, troubleshooting, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Experience developing, implementing, testing, or analyzing signal processing, optimization, or machine learning algorithms.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to translate research objectives and customer needs into practical technical solutions.
Nice To Haves
- Active Top Secret security clearance.
- Experience with radar systems, RF remote sensing, electronic warfare, or communications systems.
- Experience with adaptive signal processing, waveform design, multidimensional signal processing, resource management, or system optimization.
- Experience developing algorithms for real-time or embedded systems.
- Experience with modeling and simulation, algorithm integration, and system test and evaluation.
- Experience with software development and scientific computing workflows.
- Ability to survey technical literature, identify emerging approaches, and transition research into integrated, tested solutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop advanced sensing concepts, signal processing algorithms, and machine learning techniques for radar, electronic warfare, and remote sensing applications.
- Research, design, implement, and evaluate novel algorithms from concept through demonstration.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to architect, develop, integrate, and test advanced RF signal processing systems.
- Support modeling and simulation activities to evaluate algorithm performance and inform system design.
- Plan and execute laboratory and field testing to assess algorithm performance and transition research into operational prototypes.
- Contribute to technical proposals, customer interactions, presentations, and technical briefings.
- Survey emerging research and incorporate state-of-the-art techniques into practical algorithm solutions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
