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Principal Algorithm & Signal Processing Engineer

dayton, OH

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Job description

About the Team

The Electronic Warfare and Novel Capabilities Group (EWNC) develops and delivers advanced signal processing algorithms and prototype systems for next-generation radar and electronic warfare technologies. EWNC fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. We investigate cutting edge technologies and interface with engineers across sectors and divisions at STR and researchers at academic institutions and industry partners to develop practical and effective solutions to RF sensing and counter‑sensing challenges.

The Role

We are looking for a Principal Engineer to develop state‑of‑the‑art algorithms and techniques for sense making and sensor decision making, from signal detection and classification, to electronic support measures, attack, and protection, to cognitive EW and more. You will lead projects and proposal efforts, lead and advise fellow researchers, scientists, and engineers on multi‑disciplinary teams spread across multiple STR campuses. You will seek to understand customer missions, and in turn, construct proposal and program plans to meet their current and future needs.

What you will do

Engage directly with customers to understand their unique requirements and national security needs, and shape our solutions to meet their objectives

Lead projects and multi‑disciplinary teams

Design and apply cutting‑edge signal processing and machine learning techniques to solve complex radar and RF sensing and counter‑sensing challenges

Support business development initiatives and lead writing efforts, playing a key role in shaping the future direction of our projects and organization

Who You Are

This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. Government.

BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related technical discipline

10+ years of relevant work experience or equivalent experience dependent on degree (PhD +5 years or MS +8 years)

Experience on EW or Radar programs, including the development of sensor system modes and advanced signal‑ and data‑processing algorithms from mathematical/analytical derivation through testing and verification of system performance

Expertise in two or more of the following areas: RF/radar signal processing, optimization, waveform design, electronic warfare, machine learning, adaptive signal processing, AI/ML algorithm development, model & simulation, systems engineering, test engineering, radar modelling, or RF systems prototyping

Experience providing technical briefs to subcontractors, senior level executives, and customers

Proficiency in one or more scientific or mathematical programming languages, such as MATLAB, Python, and C/C++

Experienced researcher and team member who is excited to work with mission partners to leverage cutting‑edge technology and research for immediate impact

Excellent communicator and briefer, who is comfortable communicating with both technical and non‑technical audiences

Strong mathematical, troubleshooting, written, and verbal communication skills

Even Better

Active Secret or TS/SCI Clearance

Demonstrated leadership of complex research, development, and engineering efforts

Experience with: Radar and RF technologies in the defense sector, particularly for RF sensing and electronic warfare applications including electronic attack, electronic protection, cognitive EW, radar signal processing, optimization, and advanced ESM techniques and algorithms

Machine learning tasks such as natural language processing, image recognition, semantic segmentation, reinforcement learning, approaches such as Bayesian, deep convolutional and graph neural network methods, and tools such as PyTorch, Ray, TensorFlow, and MLflow

Interacting with decision‑makers and customers to translate mission needs into an end‑to‑end solution

Ability to apply novel, innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to challenging engineering problems

Pay Information

Full‑Time Salary Range: $206,000 - $284,000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.

Equal Opportunity

STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at and provide your contact info.

Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.

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dayton, OH, 45444, US

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