Job Description
About the Team:
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. We investigate cutting edge technologies and interface with engineers across sectors and divisions at STR and researchers at academic institutions and industry partners to develop practical and effective solutions to RF sensing and counter-sensing challenges. If you're seeking an opportunity to apply your deep technical knowledge and creativity to make a lasting impact we invite you to join us.
The Role:
As a Lead Algorithm & Signal Processing Researcher you'll have the opportunity to develop state-of-the-art algorithms and techniques for sense making and sensor decision making from signal detection and classification to electronic support measures attack and protection to cognitive EW and more.
What You Will Do:
- 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
Who You Are:
- This position requires the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
- BS MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering Applied Mathematics Physics or related technical discipline
- 5-7+ years of relevant work experience depending on degree (BS +7 years or MS +5 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 test & evaluation model & simulation or systems engineering test engineering radar modelling or RF systems prototyping
- Proficiency in one or more scientific or mathematical programming languages such as MATLAB Python and C/C++
- 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 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 analytical solution
- 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
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $157000 - $220000
The salary range listed is based on external market data. 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 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.
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 can't do it alone though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.
STR is 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 at [email protected] and 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.
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