Lead Signal Processing & RF Systems Researcher

STR; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Applicants should have strong leadership, 3–8+ years of relevant experience, and advanced degrees in EE/Math/Physics. Security clearance eligibility is required for the role, with collaboration across defense and IC projects.

Qualifications

• PhD, MS, or BS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related field with 3–8+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong scientific programming skills including Matlab, Python, Simulink and/or C/C++.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and communicate with customers and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, integrate, and demonstrate signal processing, optimization, and ML algorithms for EW and sensor applications.
• Provide technical leadership to small, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Direct modeling and simulation activities of advanced RF systems for algorithm development, test, and integration.
• Plan and support algorithm test and evaluation in lab and field environments.
• Clearly communicate with customers, stakeholders, sponsors, and subcontractors.

Skills

Matlab

Python

Simulink

C/C++

Strong communication skills

Radar architectures knowledge

Education

Electrical Engineering

Applied Mathematics

Physics

Job description

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

Applicants should have strong leadership, 3–8+ years of relevant experience, and advanced degrees in EE/Math/Physics. Security clearance eligibility is required for the role, with collaboration across defense and IC projects.