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Senior Scientist

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About the Team 

The Maritime Domain Applications (MDA) Group is seeking a Senior Scientist to develop advanced sensing concepts utilizing adaptive 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 required—we 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.

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Full-Time Salary Range: $139,000 - $170,000

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.

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.

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.

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