Lead Algorithm & Signal Processing Researcher
Lead Algorithm & Signal Processing Researcher
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About the Team:
The Sensors Division specializes in the development of advanced sensor systems with a particular focus on airborne and surface-based radar space-based sensing electronic warfare and underwater acoustics. This position is within the Space Missions and Sensing (SMS) Sector of the Sensors this sector we develop and deliver technology to advance space-based sensing space control and counter-sensing missions.
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 Algorithm & Signal Processing Researcher you will develop and apply state-of-the-art algorithms and techniques for signal detection classification autonomous sensor decision-making sense making radar electronic warfare and electronic support measures. Youll engage directly with our customers to understand and address their most critical challenges. Youll lead a team of researchers in creating innovative systems while collaborating closely with our engineering teams to demonstrate state-or-the-art system capabilities.
What you will do:
- Engage directly with customers to understand their unique requirements and national security needs and shape our solutions to meet their objectives
- Design and apply cutting-edge signal processing and machine learning techniques to solve complex radar and RF sensing and counter-sensing challenges
- Collaborate with diverse teams bringing together different perspectives to develop and deploy prototype systems that demonstrate our ability to extend the boundaries of whats possible
- Lead and inspire multi-disciplinary teams guiding them towards success with your technical expertise and leadership skills
- Drive business development initiatives and support proposal writing efforts playing a key role in shaping the future direction of our projects and organization
Who You Are:
- This position requires the ability to obtain a secret security clearance for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
- PhD MS or BS in Electrical Engineering Applied Mathematics Physics or related technical discipline
- BS 7 years experience MS 5 years PhD 2 years or equivalent experienceon EW or Radar programs including the development of sensor system modes and advanced signal- and data-processing algorithms frommathematical/analyticalderivation through testing and verification of system performance
- 2 years 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 model & simulation systems engineering test engineering radar modelling
- Experience providing technical briefs to subcontractors senior level executives and customers
- Proficiency in in one or more scientific or mathematical programming languages such as MATLAB Python and C/C
- Experienced researcher and team member who is excited to work with mission partners to leverage cutting-edge technology and research for immediate impact
- Excellent communicator and briefer who is comfortable communicating with both technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong mathematical troubleshooting written and verbal communication skills
Even Better:
- Active Secret or TS/SCI Clearance
- Demonstrated leadership of complex research development and engineering efforts
- Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering Applied Mathematics Physics or a related technical discipline
- Experience with:
- Radar and RF technologies in the defense sector particularly for RF sensing and electronic warfare applications including electronic attack electronic protection cognitive EW and advanced ESM techniques and algorithms
- Machine learning tasks such as natural language processing image recognition semantic segmentation reinforcement learning approaches such as 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 solution
- Ability to apply novel innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to challenging engineering problems
Join us and be part of a team thats making an impact at the forefront of technology and innovation.
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
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