Lead Algorithm & Signal Processing Researcher

Position Overview

The Electronic Warfare and Novel Capabilities Group (EWNC) develops and delivers advanced signal processing algorithms and prototype systems for next-generation radar and electronic warfare technologies. EWNC fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, investigating cutting-edge technologies and interfacing with engineers across sectors and divisions at STR, as well as researchers at academic institutions and industry partners, to develop practical and effective solutions to RF sensing and counter-sensing challenges.

As a Lead Algorithm & Signal Processing Researcher, you will have the opportunity to develop state-of-the-art algorithms and techniques for sense-making and sensor decision-making, covering areas from signal detection and classification, to electronic support measures, attack, and protection, to cognitive EW, and more.

Responsibilities

• Design and apply cutting-edge signal processing and machine learning techniques to solve complex radar and RF sensing and counter-sensing challenges.
• Design and implement models and simulations for advanced RF systems.
• Lead small teams and projects.
• Support business development and proposal writing efforts.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to deploy cutting-edge capabilities to prototype systems.

Requirements

• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. Government.
• Education: BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• Technical Expertise: Experience in two or more of the following areas:
  • RF/radar signal processing
  • Optimization
  • Waveform design
  • Electronic warfare
  • Machine learning
  • Adaptive signal processing
  • AI/ML algorithm development
  • Algorithm development
  • Test & evaluation
  • Model & simulation
  • Systems engineering
  • Test engineering
  • Radar modelling
  • RF systems prototyping
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in one or more scientific or mathematical programming languages, such as MATLAB, Python, and C/C++.
• Communication Skills: Strong mathematical, troubleshooting, written, and verbal communication skills.

Even Better

• Active Security Clearance.
• Experience with:
  • RF technologies in the defense sector, particularly for sensing and electronic warfare applications including electronic attack, electronic protection, cognitive EW, and advanced electronic support measures techniques and algorithms.
  • Machine learning tasks such as natural language processing, image recognition, semantic segmentation, reinforcement learning, approaches like Bayesian, deep convolutional and graph neural network methods, and tools such as PyTorch, Ray, TensorFlow/board, and MLflow.
  • Interacting with decision-makers and customers to translate mission needs into an end-to-end analytical solution.
  • Applying novel, innovative, and interdisciplinary approaches to challenging engineering problems.
  • Creating and presenting briefings to customers and senior management to provide both high-level and deep technical solution explanations.

Company Information

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. 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.

Join us and be part of a team that's making an impact at the forefront of technology and innovation. While this role is ideally suited for mid-career to senior engineers, we welcome applications from all candidates that feel they meet most of the requirements. Come be part of our mission to drive innovation and make a difference in the world.