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Principal Signal Processing Researcher

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206000.00 - 284000.00 USD / Year
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As a Principal Signal Processing Researcher, you will create and lead technical teams that develop, test, integrate, and demonstrate novel signal processing, optimization, and machine learning algorithms for advanced electronic warfare and sensor applications.

Job Responsibility:

  • Develop electronic warfare and radar system concepts, signal processing and machine learning algorithms, and RF solutions to remote sensing challenges
  • Provide technical leadership to small, multi-disciplinary teams that develop, implement, test, and integrate novel sensing, electronic warfare, and signal processing systems
  • Direct Modeling and Simulation activities of advanced RF systems in support of algorithm development, test, and integration
  • Plan and support algorithm test and evaluation activities, including performance assessment in laboratory and field environments
  • Clearly communicate with customers, stakeholders, sponsors, prime- and subcontractors

Requirements:

  • Active Security Clearance, with eligibility to support special access programs, for which US Citizenship is required by the US government
  • PhD, MS, or BS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related technical discipline with 8–10+ years of relevant experience depending on degree
  • Strong scientific programming skills including Matlab, Python, Simulink and/or C/C++
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to describe complex technical concepts to fellow researchers as well as to non-technical people
  • Ability to translate customer requirements to determine research focus
  • Ability to create and present deep technical briefings as well as high-level briefings to Customers and senior management
  • Experience with designing, implementing, testing, and analyzing ML/AI algorithms
  • Strong understanding of radar architectures, waveforms, modes, and RF signal chains

Nice to have:

  • Current TS/SSBI with SCI and ability to gain and hold SCI/SAP accreditations
  • Experience with advanced RF system concepts, signal processing, open architectures, and systems integration
  • Experience in Software Development
  • Ability to survey literature to determine state-of-the-art, incorporate recent research, and transition it into integrated, tested solutions
  • Understanding and experience interacting with decision-makers and customers to translate mission needs into an end-to-end, integrated analytical solution

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Job Posted:
February 18, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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