Senior Signal Processing & Radar ML Engineer

Systemstechnologyresearch; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

STR is seeking a Senior Algorithm and Signal Processing Engineer to develop, implement, and demonstrate advanced signal processing, optimization, and machine learning algorithms for radar, electronic warfare, and remote sensing applications.

You will work in multidisciplinary teams to research next‑generation sensing concepts and transition algorithms into integrated systems for lab and field demonstrations, with a requirement for Top Secret clearance and strong programming skills.

Qualifications

• PhD, MS, or BS in EE/CS with 2–5+ years relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• Strong programming skills in MATLAB, Python, C/C++ or similar languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced sensing and signal processing algorithms for radar, EW, and remote sensing.
• Research, design, implement, evaluate, and demonstrate novel algorithms from concept to demonstration.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to architect and test RF signal processing systems.
• Support modeling and simulation to evaluate algorithm performance and inform system design.
• Plan and execute lab and field tests to transition research into prototypes.
• Contribute to proposals, customer interactions, and technical briefings.
• Survey emerging research and translate into practical solutions.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Signal processing

Machine learning

Numerical analysis

Communication

Education

PhD, MS, or BS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

STR is seeking a Senior Algorithm and Signal Processing Engineer to develop, implement, and demonstrate advanced signal processing, optimization, and machine learning algorithms for radar, electronic warfare, and remote sensing applications.

You will work in multidisciplinary teams to research next‑generation sensing concepts and transition algorithms into integrated systems for lab and field demonstrations, with a requirement for Top Secret clearance and strong programming skills.