Lead Systems and RF Research Scientist
Lead Systems and RF Research Scientist
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Job Description
The STR Sensors Division is at the forefront of developing advanced signal processing algorithms and prototyping systems for next-generation radar and electronic warfare technologies. We focus on defense intelligence and homeland security sectors and our known for our ability to address complex national security challenges.
STR takes pride in creating a culture of innovation and collaboration. We collaborate with a dynamic group of research engineers across STR academic researchers and industry partners to develop practical and effective solutions to RF sensing and counter-sensing challenges. Together were dedicated to tackling some of the toughest problems faced by our national security-focused clients.
If youre seeking an opportunity to apply your deep technical knowledge and creativity to make a lasting impact in national security we invite you to join us.
The Role:
As a Lead Systems and RF Research Scientist you will help drive the system design integration and test and demonstration of sensing and counter sensing systems for radar electronic warfare and other applications. You will work closely with the signal processing team to identify and prioritize objective capabilities. You will collaborate across the company to leverage lessons learned tools etc. to ensure that STR remains at the forefront of current and emerging needs.
What you will do:
- Collaborate with the team to quantify goals system performance objectives performance metrics dependencies and risks to guide program execution
- Lead and work with multi-disciplinary teams to architect implement and test RF hardware systems enabling novel sensing electronic warfare and signal processing systems
- Perform trade studies and analyses of proposed hardware architectures. Systems predominantly field deployable prototypes with the objective of transitioning to low-volume product systems
- Design calibrate and implement and perform bench-top unit tests. Document results including correlation with objective system performance
- Work with signal processing team on innovative sensing system test concepts and execution methods. Develop supporting system analytical test tools/measures
- Design document and implement over-the-air system demonstrations identifying hardware readiness test architecture performance metrics data management operational procedures and performance reports
- Review system effectiveness and identify opportunities to advance and/or mature subsystems and system capabilities
- Document system design and performance for customer review. Present results to customers
- Support business development and proposal writing efforts for next-generation RF hardware system development opportunities
Who you are:
- This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance for which U.S. citizenship is required by U.S. Government
- BS in Electrical Engineering Applied Mathematics Physics or a related technical discipline
- Demonstrated team leadership and mentoring.
- 8 years experience working with hardware system design. Expertise with RF components and subsystems including T/R modules rotary joints pedestal filters radiating structures isolators amplifiers ADC/DAC etc.
- Design experience in:
- RF systems subsystem and/or component analysis (frequency planning link budget analysis transceiver architectures cascade analysis)
- Electromagnetics & RF/wave propagation
- Skilled in RF component/subsystem/system test and measurement equipment and techniques (anechoic chambers oscilloscopes vector network analyzers spectrum analyzers signal generators)
- Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python and/or other higher-level languages
- Strong Mathematical troubleshooting written and verbal communication skills
Even Better:
- Active Secret or TS/SCI Clearance
- Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering Applied Mathematics Physics or a related technical discipline
- Experience with:
- RF systems engineering and technologies in one or more of the following areas: sensing and electronic warfare applications including electronic attack electronic protection cognitive EW radar and advanced ESM techniques
- EM Field Solvers (ANSYS HFSS Sonnet)
- Interacting with decision-makers and customers to translate mission needs into an end-to-end analytical solution
- Prior design experiences in:
- Antennas
- RF Printed Circuit Boards
- RF Integrated Circuits
- RF Transceiver building blocks (power amplifiers low-noise amplifiers oscillators mixers filters)
- Knowledge of:
- Mechanical design
- Designing and debugging for EMI/EMC requirements
- FPGA hardware inference designs
- Background in designing for manufacturability producibility and cost constraints
- Ability to apply novel innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to challenging engineering problems
- Ability to create and present briefings to customers and senior management to provide both high-level and deep technical solution explanations
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.
STRis 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 cant do it alone though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us more info.
STRis 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 atand 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.
Employment Type
Full Time
