RF Research Engineer

The Sensors Division at STR focuses on technology development for advanced sensor systems, particularly in the areas of airborne/surface-based radar, electronic warfare, underwater acoustics, hyperspectral imaging, and EO/IR sensing. Within this role, we perform work on full system prototypes, experiment campaigns and technology component development. Particular development roles within the Sensors Division include RF analog/digital hardware, acoustic hardware, signal processing algorithms, machine learning algorithms, tracking/fusion, as well as real-time embedded processor implementation.
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.
A successful candidate should have a relevant background in translating algorithms from the professional literature into software, with consideration for performance, portability, and supportability issues relevant to interpreted, compiled, and embedded software. This position requires competency in RF systems, statistical signal processing, team-based problem solving, software development, radar, communications, optimization, and a strong self-motivated work ethic.
Responsibilities:

• Developing system concepts, algorithms, and RF solutions to remote sensing challenges
• Working as part of a small, focused team to architect, develop, implement, and test real-time applications featuring open architecture software principles
• Technical leadership, equipping, and oversite of algorithm implementation and testing
• Modeling and Simulation of advanced RF systems, new sensing paradigms, and multi-function RF concepts

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and retain a Security Clearance
• Strong background in RF systems, i.e., Radar, Communications, and Electronic Warfare
• Programming experience, especially with open architecture software projects
• Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python as well as other higher-level languages
• Object oriented programming skills in C/C++
• Strong Mathematical, troubleshooting, writing, and verbal communication skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Active Security Clearance at the Secret or Top Secret (TS) level
• Experience with advanced RF system concepts, multi-dimensional signal processing, waveform design, system optimization, and multi-function phased array apertures
• Experience with algorithm optimization for real time systems, especially radar or remote sensing
• Overseeing and Implementing real-time RF systems in C/C++ and VHDL from verified algorithms written in higher-level languages.
• Experience with FPGAs, Verilog/VHDL, CUDA, and laboratory RF test equipment
• Experience using source code management (Git, Subversion)
• Software design/architecting team leadership experience
• Experience & competency with software development tools and processes including continuous build, unit testing frameworks, static and dynamic code analysis

Education:

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related field

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.