Principal Radar & Electronic Warfare Signal Processing Engineer

The Electronic Warfare and Novel Capabilities Group (EWNC) in the STR Sensors Division develops advanced signal processing algorithms, conducts experiment campaigns, and prototypes systems for next generation radar and electronic warfare systems. Design, build, and test roles within the Group include RF analog/digital hardware, advanced electronic warfare algorithms and techniques, signal processing, cognitive electronic warfare applications, optimization, and real-time embedded processor implementation.
As a Principal Radar & Electronic Warfare Signal Processing Engineer, you will create and lead technical teams that design, analyze, and demonstrate novel signal processing, optimization, and machine learning algorithms for advanced electronic warfare and sensor applications. These algorithms will be integrated into models and simulations at various levels of complexity and demonstrated on hardware in the field or in a laboratory setting.
Responsibilities:

• Develop electronic warfare and radar system concepts, signal processing algorithms, and RF solutions for remote sensing challenges
• Provide technical leadership to multi-disciplinary teams that develop and implement novel sensing, electronic warfare, and signal processing systems
• Design and implement models and simulations of advanced RF systems
• Clearly communicate with customers, stakeholders, sponsors, prime- and subcontractors
• Lead and support business development and proposal writing efforts
• Mentor junior staff

Requirements:
A successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership skills and substantial expertise in several of the following areas: optimization, electronic warfare, adaptive signal processing, machine learning, algorithm development, test & evaluation, model & simulation, systems engineering, or radar systems.

• U.S. citizenship with active Security Clearance, and eligible to support special access programs
• Demonstrated leadership experience in advanced research and development projects
• Strong interpersonal, communication, technical, leadership, and mentorship, skills
• Ability to create and present deep technical briefings as well as high-level briefings to customers and senior management
• Understanding and experience in interacting with decision-makers and customers to translate mission needs into an end-to-end analytical solution
• Ability to survey literature to determine state-of-the-art, incorporate recent research and apply to current problem sets

Experience:

• 5+ years for PhD, 8+ years for MS, 10+ years for BS

Education:

• PhD, MS, or BS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related technical discipline

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.
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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.