Principal Radar Signal Processing & EW Lead

Systemstechnologyresearch; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 206,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

STR’s Space Missions and Sensing (SMS) Sector is seeking a Principal Algorithm & Signal Processing Researcher to develop state-of-the-art algorithms for signal detection, classification, autonomous sensor planning, and radar electronic warfare. You will lead a team of researchers, work with customers, and collaborate with engineering to demonstrate and optimize over-the-air capabilities.

You will engage with customers to understand requirements, apply advanced signal processing and ML

Qualifications

• PhD, MS, or BS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience on EW or Radar programs with development of sensor system modes and advanced signal-processing algorithms.
• 2+ years experience in RF/radar signal processing, optimization, waveform design, electronic warfare, machine learning, adaptive signal processing, algorithm development, system model & simulation, or systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with customers to understand national security needs and shape solutions.
• Design and apply cutting-edge signal processing and machine learning techniques for radar RF sensing and counter-sensing challenges.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to deploy prototype systems demonstrating advanced capabilities.
• Lead and inspire multi-disciplinary teams with strong technical leadership.
• Drive business development and contribute to proposal writing to influence project direction.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Education

Electrical Eng / Applied Math / Physics

Tools

PyTorch

Ray

TensorFlow

MLflow

Job description

STR’s Space Missions and Sensing (SMS) Sector is seeking a Principal Algorithm & Signal Processing Researcher to develop state-of-the-art algorithms for signal detection, classification, autonomous sensor planning, and radar electronic warfare. You will lead a team of researchers, work with customers, and collaborate with engineering to demonstrate and optimize over-the-air capabilities.

You will engage with customers to understand requirements, apply advanced signal processing and ML