Senior Scientist

About the Team

The Maritime Domain Applications (MDA) Group is seeking a Senior Scientist to develop advanced sensing conceptsutilizingadaptive signal processing resource management and advanced algorithm development as well as executing advanced sensor concept demonstrations.

The Role:

A successful candidate will have a strong technical foundation and an interest in solving challenging problems in sensing signal processing and complex physical systems. Relevant backgrounds may include signal processing radar optical or remote sensing applied mathematics physics computer science optimization or related disciplines. Specific radar sensor experience is valuable but not requiredwe are interested in people who can bring strong analytical skills and new perspectives to difficult sensing problems.

Our work spans the development of new algorithms and sensing concepts through their implementation in efficient software for real-world systems. Candidates may contribute by developing advanced algorithms modeling complex sensing environments exploiting underlying physics applying AI/ML techniques or translating mathematical concepts into high-performance software. This position involves working as part of multidisciplinary teams to develop analyze implement and test solutions to challenging sensing problems. Strong technical interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills are desired.

What you will do:

• 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

Who you are:

• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance for which U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government
• BS with 5 years of experience MS with 3 years of experience 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 or higher-level programming languages
• Strong mathematical analytical computational and problem-solving skills
• Ability and interest in learning new technical domains and applying your expertise to unfamiliar and challenging problems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary teams

Even Better:

• Active Secret or Top Secret (TS) clearance
• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Science Mathematics Physics Applied Mathematics or a related technical field
• Experience developing algorithms for signal processing sensing estimation detection tracking optimization autonomy or related applications
• Experience modeling physical systems or using computational methods to understand complex environments
• Experience with radar or optical systems remote sensing multi-dimensional signal processing waveform design system optimization or multi-function phased-array apertures
• Experience translating algorithms from research or prototype implementations into efficient C/C or other production software
• Experience optimizing algorithms for real-time embedded or resource-constrained systems
• Experience applying AI/ML techniques to signal processing sensing or physical systems

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $139000 - $170000

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

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston MA Arlington VA near Dayton OH Melbourne FL Carlsbad CA Atlanta GA and Denver CO. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense intelligence and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors radar sonar communications and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STRis committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

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