A successful candidate will have expertise in one or more of the following areas: signal processing, adaptive radar signal processing, optimization, machine learning, electronic warfare, algorithm development, radar systems, communications systems, RF remote sensing, resource management, modeling and simulation, or related technical fields. This position requires strong analytical skills, scientific programming experience, and the ability to collaborate with researchers, engineers, and customers to solve challenging technical problems.
What You Will Do
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.
Who You Are
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. government
PhD, MS, or BS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline with 2-5+ years 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 both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to translate research objectives and customer needs into practical technical solutions
Even Better
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
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $139,000 - $170,000
The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.
STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, Carlsbad, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.
STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.
STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.
STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@str.us and provide your contact info.
Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.
