Sr Research Engineer, Radar/Remote Sensing

SRI International; Ann Arbor (MI); Remote; USD 123,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Research Engineer to join their Ann Arbor office. In this vital role, you will engage in cutting-edge research and development of advanced remote sensing technologies, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. You will lead projects that explore innovative sensor concepts and contribute to state-of-the-art radar systems. This position offers the opportunity to shape future research directions while working on impactful projects for both government and commercial clients. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits Package

Pay for Outstanding Performance Program

Performance Based Compensation Program

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree with 2 years experience or Master's with 5 years.
• Experience in radar, imaging sensors, and signal processing.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and lead proposal efforts.
• Work with a team to develop algorithms for sensor data.
• Lead team members in data collection and analysis.

Skills

Radar Imaging

Signal Processing

C/C++ Programming

MATLAB

Data Analysis

Geospatial Contexts

Analytical Skills

Education

Ph.D. in Relevant Field

Master's in Related Field

Bachelor's in Related Field

Tools

Unix/Linux

Job description

Sr Research Engineer, Radar/Remote Sensing

Job Locations

US-MI-Ann Arbor

ID

2024-5975

Category

Engineering

Position Type

Full-Time

Worker Type

On-Site

Overview

SRI International is looking for a Sr. Research Engineer to work on-site at our Ann Arbor, MI office, and will participate in multi-disciplinary, collaborative teams and contribute to the development of state-of-the-art remote sensing solutions and surveillance technologies. Relevant sensor types are active/passive radar imaging systems. Projects will include the development of advanced sensor concepts to exploit new and unique phenomenology, and the associated design and validation activities. You will make leading-edge contributions to existing programs and help to shape the direction of future research efforts. Qualified candidates are a Principal Investigator or have the experience to develop in the near term into a Principal Investigator, designing new research paths, supervising research staff, and interacting with research sponsors to fund new program directions. Most programs are executed in small, highly collaborative groups.

From applied research to product development, the Advanced Technology and Systems Division (ATSD) manages complex projects for government and commercial clients. The vision of ATSD is to create competitive advantages for our customers by inventing new technology and concepts resulting in disruptive, low cost, and high-performance solutions. The division advances the state of the art in diverse areas such as radar and electronic warfare; novel imaging technology; robotics; quantum sensing and metrology; marine technology; and applied optics.

Responsibilities

Develop new business by interfacing with clients and leading proposal efforts. Act as project Principal Investigator.

• Work with an interdisciplinary team developing algorithms for exploitation of sensor data in geospatial contexts.
• Formation and analysis of imagery products, development of advanced signal processing tools for image understanding and imagery exploitation, and the integration of data from multiple sources to enhance understanding.
• Programming, algorithm development, design and execution of radar computational models & simulations, and analysis of results.
• Leading team members to collect and analyze sensor data collected in the lab or field.
• Leading team members to define software and system interfaces, system integration and testing, and field support to experiments and demonstrations.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in a relevant field with 2 years experience; or Masters in related with 5 years or Bachelors in related with 7+ years of related experience.
• Experience marketing ideas to clients and writing contract R&D proposals.
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance required.
  • Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance desired.

Experience with one or more of the following:

• Experience associated with radar, imaging sensors, image processing, and signal/data processing applications.
• Experience with software development in C and/or C++ and algorithm implementations in MATLAB.
• Experience with Unix/Linux operating system
  Solid analytical ability.
• Ability to for travel to meet with clients and attend meetings.

The salary range is: $123,860-$184,235. Salary ranges will vary and are based on several factors, including geographic location, market competitiveness and equity amongst internal employees in similar roles. Positions may also qualify for SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program or the annual Performance Based Compensation program. SRI also has a competitive benefits package, to view details please go to https://www.sri.com/resources/benefits/.

SRI is an independent nonprofit research institute headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., with a rich history of supporting government and industry. We create and deliver world-changing solutions for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future. For more than 75 years, we have collaborated across technical and scientific disciplines to discover and develop groundbreaking products and technologies and bring innovations and ideas to the marketplace.