Job Description
About the Team
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 Advanced Processing and Exploration (APEX) Group within the Sensors Division develops advanced signal processing and waveforms machine learning and tracking/fusion algorithms for next-generation ground-based airborne and space-based radar systems. The group’s main customer focus is on Air Force Navy and DARPA research programs.
The Role:
The APEX Group is seeking a Senior Research 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.
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 (i.e. – mathematics physics etc.). 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.
What you will do:
- Develop system concepts and signal processing algorithms for remote sensing
- Work as part of a focused team to architect develop implement and test RF signal processing systems
Who you are:
- Ability to obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance for which U.S citizenship is needed by the U.S government
- PhD in Electrical Engineering Mathematics Physics or related field. Equivalent Experience co
- Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python as well as other higher-level languages
- Strong Mathematical troubleshooting written and verbal communication skills
Even Better:
- Active Top Secret Clearance
- 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 Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $134000 - $184000
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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What We Do
STR makes the world a safer place by developing technology and applying it to solve emerging national security challenges.
Why Work With Us
We believe in a people-first culture. Yes we are scientists engineers and researchers but first we are people. Our environment is designed to foster innovation by encouraging our employees to work collaboratively on things they are passionate about. We also really like to have fun. We believe that working hard and playing hard go hand in hand.
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04/28/2026
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