Acoustic Algorithm and Signal Processing Researcher
About the Team
The Sensors Division at STR focuses on applied research and advanced technology development of innovative sensor systems, from underwater acoustics and active/passive EO/IR to radar and electronic warfare. Our work spans the modeling, development, integration, and test and evaluation required to prove a capability at each step.
The Advanced Systems Development (ASD) Group within the Sensors Division supports the DoD and IC. ASD executes a broad portfolio of undersea and overhead technologies focused on advancing sensing capabilities in contested areas. The team develops signature exploitations, implements advanced algorithms and processing, creates novel sensing approaches spanning acoustic, RF, and optical domains, advances UUV designs and subsystem technologies, and fields prototype hardware to demonstrate impactful applications.
The Role:
STR is seeking a mid-level professional with experience in advanced sonar signal processing techniques. 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. You will collaborate with fellow researchers and engineers on multi-disciplinary teams within STR to develop, build, test, and demonstrate novel systems.
The preferred location for this position is Arlington, VA.
What you will Do:
- Design, implement, and characterize signal processing algorithms for active and passive sonar systems including array analysis, adaptive signal processing, detection, and tracking
- Develop innovative sonar system signal processing exploitations
- Contribute to modeling and simulation activities in advanced undersea sensors to support and justify performance projections and system objectives
- Provide technical leadership to small, multi-disciplinary teams that span hardware, software, and test & evaluation
- Clearly communicate with customers, stakeholders, and prime- and sub-contractors
Who you Are:
- Able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. Government
- PhD or MS degree with background in physics, applied mathematics, or related fields
- Demonstrated relevant experience in active or passive acoustic sonar signal processing (5+ years for PhD, 7+ years for MS)
- Proficiency in Python or MATLAB
Nice to Haves:
- Breath of experience allowing for contributions to programs with other technology focuses such as EO/IR and/or RF
- Ability to apply novel, non-traditional, and interdisciplinary approaches to challenging sensing problems
- Experience in experimental design, data collection, and interpretation
- Ability to interact with technical and non-technical customers and external teammates to understand their technical issues, frame potential solutions, and develop collaborative projects
- Effective written and verbal communication skills in scientific and non-scientific venues
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 [email protected] 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.
