STR
Senior Algorithm & Signal Processing Researcher
Arlington, VA · Senior · Full-time
No sponsorship$139k-$170kDetected 15 days ago
PythonC++MATLABAlgorithmsMachine LearningA/B TestingCybersecurityEmbedded SystemsElectrical EngineeringSignal ProcessingSensorsResearchCommunicationPublic SpeakingRemote Sensing
About the role
- You will work as part of multidisciplinary teams to research next-generation sensing concepts and transition advanced algorithms into integrated systems for laboratory and field demonstrations.
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- Experience with adaptive signal processing, waveform design, multidimensional signal processing, resource management, or system optimization
- 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
Skills
- Strong programming skills in MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or similar scientific computing languages
- Strong mathematical, analytical, troubleshooting, written, and verbal communication skills
Compensation
- The salary range listed is based on external market data.
- $139,000 - $170,000
Benefits
- Experience developing, implementing, testing, or analyzing signal processing, optimization, or machine learning algorithms
- 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 committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members.
- Develop advanced sensing concepts, signal processing algorithms, and machine learning techniques for radar, electronic warfare, and remote sensing applications
Company info
- The Sensors Division at STR focuses on technology development for advanced sensor systems and platforms in support of national security requirements.
- Our particular focus areas include airborne/spaceborne/surface-based radar, electronic warfare, underwater acoustics, hyperspectral imaging, and EO/IR sensing.
- To support these missions, the Division's efforts span multiple technical areas, including RF analog/digital hardware, acoustic hardware, signal processing algorithms, machine learning algorithms, systems analysis, and real-time embedded processor implementation.
- The Algorithms, Processing and Experimentation (APEX) Group specializes in development of RF/radar modes, skills and applications, with particular emphasis on advanced signal processing chains and associated algorithm research.
- We mature these technologies with the objective of implementation, integration, and eventual utility in RF-based systems, typically tailoring our work for highly specific Defense (e.g., Air Force, Space Force, Navy, DARPA, etc.) and Intelligence Community needs.
Equal opportunity
- STR is an equal opportunity employer.
- If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@str.us and provide your contact info.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, for which U
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