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Signal Processing Research Engineer

The Sensors Division 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 at 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.

STR is hiring a Signal Processing Engineer who will focus on improving the thoroughness and efficiency of sensors and signals in complex environments. The Signal Processing Engineer will advance cutting edge research and advanced applications to support Electronic Warfare (EW) programs. Application areas will include radar, electronic warfare, sonar, SIGINT, RF geo-location, IR Spectroscopy. The Signal Processing Engineer will collaborate with scientists and experts in these fields.
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Responsibilities Include:
  • Conducting research to develop advanced algorithms and techniques
  • Analyzing complex problems and phenomenology with focus on developing physical models of various levels of fidelity for simulation and evaluation
  • Performing data analysis on experimental data and reconcile with models
  • Interacting with military customers and users to determine appropriate solutions
  • Transitioning algorithms to real-time systems or prototype demonstrators
  • Traveling to customer meetings and/or data collections and experiments


​Required Qualifications:
  • U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Security Clearance
  • MS or BS degree with relevant experience in electrical engineering/signal processing, physics, applied mathematics or related technical discipline
  • Solid mathematical and analytical skills
  • Strong Matlab (or similar scientific computing) programming skills


Desired Qualifications:
  • PhD in electrical engineering/signal processing, physics, applied mathematics or related technical discipline
  • Ability to survey literature to determine state-of-the-art, incorporate recent research and apply to current problem sets
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to describe complex technical concepts to fellow researchers as well as to non-technical people
  • Ability to rapidly prototype algorithm concepts and ideas and make insightful decisions on research directions to enhance system performance
  • Ability to translate customer requirements to determine research focus
  • Active Security Clearance at the Secret or Top Secret (TS) level
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