Senior Scientist - Radar Signal Processing
About the Team
The Maritime Domain Applications (MDA) Group is seeking a Radar Signal Processing Engineer to develop advanced sensing concepts utilizing adaptive radar signal processing, resource management, and advanced radar algorithm development, as well as executing advanced sensor concept demonstrations.
About the Role
A successful candidate will have working knowledge in one or more of the following areas: advanced signal processing, radar systems, RF remote sensing, or resource management; or a strong background in a foundational field for these areas (e.g., mathematics, physics). Additional desired skillsets include the application of AI/ML principles into advanced signal processing algorithms. This position requires skills working as part of multi-disciplinary teams designing and analyzing signal processing algorithms for complex systems. Strong technical, interpersonal, communication, and technical leadership skills are desired.
Responsibilities
- Develop system concepts and signal processing algorithms for remote sensing
- Work as part of a small, focused team to architect, develop, implement, and test RF signal processing systems
- Modeling and Simulation of advanced RF systems, new sensing paradigms, and multi-function RF concepts
Requirements
- Active Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship is required)
- BS with 5+ years of experience, MS with 3+ years of experience, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field
- Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python as well as other higher-level languages
- Strong mathematical, troubleshooting, written, and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Active Top Secret (TS) clearance
- Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field
- Experience with advanced RF system concepts, multi-dimensional signal processing, waveform design, system optimization, or multi-function phased array apertures
- Experience with algorithm optimization for real-time systems, especially radar or remote sensing
Pay
Full-Time Salary Range: $139,000 - $170,000. The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.
About the Company
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.
STR is 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.