The Undersea Systems and Acoustics (USA) group develops and delivers advanced undersea sensor and signal processing systems related to intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) and counter-ISR applications.. A successful candidate will have substantial knowledge and expertise in several of the following areas: statistical signal processing, array signal processing, tracking, data fusion, optimization, adaptive signal processing, digital signal processing, information theory, and have substantial experience applying and implementing signal processing techniques to solve real-world problems.. Strong signal and information processing expertise (statistical signal processing, array processing, signal modeling, linear algebra, probability and random processes, optimization, tracking/data fusion, adaptive signal processing, digital signal processing, information theory). Experience with sonar processing chains, undersea systems, and undersea acoustics. STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. 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.

signal processing engineer

About The Team The Sensors Division within STR focuses on the development and analysis of advanced sensor systems in the RF, acoustic, and electro-optical domains. This includes the design and development of novel sensors and advanced information processing techniques from ideation to prototype implementations specializing in advanced research and development for national defense and intelligence applications. The Undersea Systems and Acoustics (USA) group develops and delivers advanced undersea sensor and signal processing systems related to intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) and counter-ISR applications. The USA group is looking for a senior-level professional with expertise in signal and information processing and experience with sonar and undersea technologies. In this role you will be part of a team focused on the design, analysis, testing, and implementations of advanced underwater systems in support of customers seeking innovative solutions to complex and challenging national security problems. The Role: A successful candidate will have substantial knowledge and expertise in several of the following areas: statistical signal processing, array signal processing, tracking, data fusion, optimization, adaptive signal processing, digital signal processing, information theory, and have substantial experience applying and implementing signal processing techniques to solve real-world problems. This position requires skills working as part of and leading multi-disciplinary teams designing and analyzing signal processing algorithms for complex systems. Strong technical, interpersonal, communication, and technical leadership skills are expected. What you will Do: <ul><li>Technical Leadership</li><ul><li>Formulate and propose technical solutions (algorithms, approaches, etc.) accounting the goals and objectives of our customers and other constraints. </li><li>Articulate and communicate those solutions to junior engineers, Group and Division management, and to customers. </li><li>Technically execute on projects tackling the harder problems, guiding others, and/or anticipating problems that need to be solved to achieve project objectives. </li><li>Implement prototype algorithms in software (MATLAB, Python, C++) and possibly support the embedding of those algorithms into prototype hardware systems. </li><li>Stay abreast of state-of-the-art processing techniques and seek advancements in other fields that could potentially impact undersea processing applications. </li><li>Write and present technical presentations and reports. </li><li>Mentor junior staff. </li><li>Help shape and grow the Group’s information processing portfolio. </li></ul><li>Project Management and Leadership</li><ul><li>Lead teams and ensure a project’s technical success by working with a program manager to meet all technical objectives given resource constraints. </li><li>Support interactions and cooperate with other business support functions (finance, contracts, human resources, facilities, security, IT, etc.). </li><li>Lead and/or drive proposal efforts. </li><li>Look for and develop new business opportunities. </li></ul></ul>Who you Are: <ul><li>Doctoral Degree with 6+ years of experience in a science related degree field (Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, Computer Science, Physics, etc.) or a master’s degree with 10+ years of experience. </li><li>This position requires a Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government</li><li>Strong signal and information processing expertise (statistical signal processing, array processing, signal modeling, linear algebra, probability and random processes, optimization, tracking/data fusion, adaptive signal processing, digital signal processing, information theory)</li><li>Strong programming skills (especially C++, MATLAB and/or python)</li><li>3+ years of technical project leadership experience</li><li>Robust sense of initiative, a self-starter who can work independently</li><li>Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work directly with customers</li><li>Proficient at technical writing</li><li>Mission oriented with a strong ability contribute to team goals and work in a team environment to deliver real world results </li></ul>Nice to Haves: <ul><li>Experience with sonar processing chains, undersea systems, and undersea acoustics</li><li>Experience interacting with U.S. Navy and other U.S. Government organizations and processes</li><li>Experience with designing, implementing, and analyzing ML/AI algorithms </li></ul>STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. 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. STR is 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. STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info. 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 appassist@str.us 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.

START NEW SEARCH