Lead Signal Processing Researcher

Responsibilities

• Develop electronic warfare and radar system concepts, signal processing and machine learning algorithms, and RF solutions to remote sensing challenges
• Provide technical leadership to small, multi-disciplinary teams that develop, implement, test, and integrate novel sensing, electronic warfare, and signal processing systems
• Direct Modeling and Simulation activities of advanced RF systems in support of algorithm development, test, and integration
• Plan and support algorithm test and evaluation activities, including performance assessment in laboratory and field environments
• Clearly communicate with customers, stakeholders, sponsors, prime- and subcontractors

Requirements

• Active Security Clearance (US Citizenship required)
• PhD, MS, or BS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related technical discipline
• 3–8+ years of relevant experience depending on degree
• Strong scientific programming skills in Matlab, Python, Simulink and/or C/C++
• Experience designing, implementing, testing, and analyzing ML/AI algorithms
• Strong understanding of radar architectures, waveforms, modes, and RF signal chains
• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Current TS/SSBI with SCI and ability to gain and hold SCI/SAP accreditations
• Experience with advanced RF system concepts, signal processing, open architectures, and systems integration
• Experience in Software Development
• Ability to survey literature and transition recent research into integrated solutions
• Experience interacting with decision-makers to translate mission needs into analytical solutions

About the Company

STR specializes in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security, focusing on cyber, next-generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, electronic warfare, and artificial intelligence algorithms.