STR
Tech / AI / Software
PrincipalAlgorithm&SignalProcessingEngineer
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“Principal Algorithm & Signal Processing Engineer at STR. Skills: signal processing, machine learning, RF/radar signal processing, electronic warfare, AI/ML algorithm development. develop state-of-the-art algorithms and techniques for sense making and sensor decision making. signal detection”
What You'll Achieve.
develop practical and effective solutions to RF sensing and counter-sensing challenges; make a lasting impact; meet their current and future needs; meet their objectives; made the world safer
Industry & Context.
solve complex radar and RF sensing and counter-sensing challenges; make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us
ability to obtain a security clearance, U. S. citizenship is needed by U. S. Government, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related technical discipline, 10+ years of relevant work experience or equivalent experience dependent on degree (PhD +5 years or MS +8 years), Experience on EW or Radar programs, including the development of sensor system modes and advanced signal- and data-processing algorithms from mathematical/analytical derivation through testing and verification of system performance, Expertise 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, model next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics
Nice to Have
Kubernetes a plus
What You'll Do.
develop state-of-the-art algorithms and techniques for sense making and sensor decision making
electronic support measures
lead projects and proposal efforts
advise fellow researchers
understand customer missions
construct proposal and program plans
Engage directly with customers to understand their unique requirements and national security needs
shape our solutions to meet their objectives
Lead projects and multi-disciplinary teams
Design and apply cutting-edge signal processing and machine learning techniques to solve complex radar and RF sensing and counter-sensing challenges
Support business development initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
lead and advise fellow researchers, scientists, and engineers on multi-disciplinary teams spread across multiple STR campuses; interface with engineers across sectors and divisions at STR and researchers at academic institutions and industry partners
Communication Scope
lead writing efforts
Process & Methodology
Lead projects, construct proposal and program plans
Full Job Description
About the Team: The Electronic Warfare and Novel Capabilities Group (EWNC) develops and delivers advanced signal processing algorithms and prototype systems for next-generation radar and electronic warfare technologies. EWNC fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. We investigate cutting edge technologies and interface with engineers across sectors and divisions at STR and researchers at academic institutions and industry partners to develop practical and effective solutions to RF sensing and counter-sensing challenges. If you're seeking an opportunity to apply your deep technical knowledge and creativity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. The Role: We are looking for a Principal Engineer to develop state-of-the-art algorithms and techniques for sense making and sensor decision making, from signal detection and classification, to electronic support measures, attack, and protection, to cognitive EW and more. You will lead projects and proposal efforts, lead and advise fellow researchers, scientists, and engineers on multi-disciplinary teams spread across multiple STR campuses. You will seek to understand customer missions, and in turn, construct proposal and program plans to meet their current and future needs. What you will do: Engage directly with customers to understand their unique requirements and national security needs, and shape our solutions to meet their objectives Lead projects and multi-disciplinary teams Design and apply cutting-edge signal processing and machine learning techniques to solve complex radar and RF sensing and counter-sensing challenges Support business development initiatives and lead writing efforts, playing a key role in shaping the future direction of our projects and organization Who You Are: This position requires the ability to obtain a 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 technic
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