Lead Radar & EW Signal Processing Scientist

STR; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 173,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

STR’s Sensors Division in Dayton, OH seeks a Lead Signal Processing Researcher to lead teams developing novel signal processing, optimization, and ML algorithms for electronic warfare and sensor applications.

The role requires leadership, deep expertise in RF signal chains, radar architectures, and strong programming skills in MATLAB, Python, and C/C++. DOD/IC experience and SCI/SAP readiness are highly valued.

Qualifications

• PhD, MS, or BS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics or related discipline with 3–8+ years of relevant experience.
• Active Security Clearance with eligibility to support SAP/SCI programs (US Citizenship required).
• Strong scientific programming skills including Matlab, Python, Simulink and/or C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Develop electronic warfare and radar system concepts, signal processing and machine learning algorithms, and RF solutions to remote sensing challenges.
• Provide technical leadership to small, multi-disciplinary teams that develop, implement, test, and integrate novel sensing, electronic warfare, and signal processing systems.
• Direct Modeling and Simulation activities of advanced RF systems in support of algorithm development, test, and integration.
• Plan and support algorithm test and evaluation activities, including performance assessment in laboratory and field environments.
• Clearly communicate with customers, stakeholders, sponsors, prime- and subcontractors.

Skills

Python

Matlab

Simulink

C/C++

Education

PhD/MS/BS in Electrical Engineering/Applied Mathematics/Physics

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Simulink

C/C++

Job description

STR’s Sensors Division in Dayton, OH seeks a Lead Signal Processing Researcher to lead teams developing novel signal processing, optimization, and ML algorithms for electronic warfare and sensor applications.

The role requires leadership, deep expertise in RF signal chains, radar architectures, and strong programming skills in MATLAB, Python, and C/C++. DOD/IC experience and SCI/SAP readiness are highly valued.