Senior Scientist, Advanced Sensing & Signal Processing

STR

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 139,000 - 170,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

The Maritime Domain Applications (MDA) Group at STR is seeking a Senior Scientist to develop advanced sensing concepts and algorithms, and to demonstrate new concepts through software implementations for real-world systems. The role emphasizes signal processing, adaptive methods, and multidisciplinary collaboration across mathematics, physics, and computer science.

Responsibilities include applying MATLAB and Python to model, simulate, and optimize sensing environments, translating ideas into

Qualifications

BS with 5+ years of experience, MS with 3+ years, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or other scientific computing languages.
Strong mathematical and analytical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Develop new algorithms and system concepts for advanced sensing applications.
Apply mathematics, physics, signal processing, optimization, and computational techniques to challenging real-world problems.
Model and simulate complex sensing systems, environments, and new sensing paradigms.
Develop and evaluate algorithms using MATLAB, Python, and other computational tools.
Work with software and systems engineers to translate algorithms and prototypes into efficient implementations for fielded systems.
Work as part of a small, focused, multidisciplinary team to develop, implement, and test advanced sensing capabilities.