Principal Algorithm & Signal Processing Engineer

Summary

Join the Electronic Warfare and Novel Capabilities Group (EWNC) as a Lead Algorithm & Signal Processing Researcher to develop state-of-the-art algorithms and techniques for sense making and sensor decision making. You will design and apply cutting-edge signal processing and machine learning techniques to solve complex radar and RF sensing and counter-sensing challenges. Lead small teams and projects, support business development, and collaborate with diverse teams to deploy cutting-edge capabilities. This position requires a Top Secret security clearance (US Citizenship required). The ideal candidate has 10+ years of relevant experience and expertise in areas such as RF/radar signal processing, machine learning, and algorithm development. STR offers a collaborative learning environment and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on national security.

Requirements

• 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
• 10+ years of relevant work experience
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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