Lead RF Sensing & Electronic Warfare Algorithms Architect

STR; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 206,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

STR is seeking a Principal Algorithm & Signal Processing Engineer in Arlington, VA to lead multidisciplinary teams, architect state-of-the-art RF sensing and EW algorithms, and directly engage with customers to tailor solutions for national security needs. You will mentor researchers, transition technologies from research to prototypes, and influence proposals and program plans.

The role emphasizes leadership, advanced signal processing, and collaboration across STR campuses, with opportunity

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related technical discipline
• Typically 8–12+ years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated leadership in radar, EW, RF sensing, or related defense technologies
• Experience on EW or radar programs, including development of system modes and advanced signal- and data-processing algorithms
• Expertise in two or more of the following areas: RF sensing and radar signal processing; Electronic warfare; Optimization; Waveform design; Adaptive signal processing; AI/ML for RF applications; Modeling & simulation; Systems engineering
• Experience briefing technical work to customers, senior executives, and multidisciplinary audiences
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and C/C++
• Experienced researcher and technical leader who thrives in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments
• Excellent communicator and briefer; comfortable communicating with technical and non-technical audiences
• Active Secret or TS/SCI Clearance
• Ability to apply novel, innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to challenging engineering problems

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary technical teams
• Architect advanced RF sensing and EW algorithms from concept to operational prototype
• Engage directly with customers to understand requirements and shape solutions to meet objectives
• Mentor junior researchers and provide technical direction across programs
• Transition new technologies from research into operational prototypes
• Design and apply cutting-edge signal processing to solve RF sensing and counter-sensing challenges
• Support business development and lead proposal efforts that shape future technical direction

Skills

RF sensing

EW

Optimization

Waveform design

Adaptive signal processing

AI/ML for RF

Modeling & simulation

Systems engineering

MATLAB

Python/C++

Education

Electrical Engineering / Applied Mathematics / Physics

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Job description

STR is seeking a Principal Algorithm & Signal Processing Engineer in Arlington, VA to lead multidisciplinary teams, architect state-of-the-art RF sensing and EW algorithms, and directly engage with customers to tailor solutions for national security needs. You will mentor researchers, transition technologies from research to prototypes, and influence proposals and program plans.

The role emphasizes leadership, advanced signal processing, and collaboration across STR campuses, with opportunity