Senior Scientist

The role

The Senior Scientist will develop advanced sensing concepts and algorithms using adaptive signal processing and resource management. This role involves modeling complex sensing environments and translating mathematical concepts into high-performance software within multidisciplinary teams.

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

Required qualifications

• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
• 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
• Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary teams

Nice to have

• 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

About the company

STR is a growing technology company specializing in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security. They work in cyber, next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, electronic warfare, and artificial intelligence algorithms.