Systems & Technology Research
Lead Systems and RF Research Scientist
Systems & Technology Research, Woburn, Massachusetts, us, 01813
The STR Sensors Division is at the forefront of developing advanced signal processing algorithms and prototyping systems for next-generation radar and electronic warfare technologies. We focus on defense, intelligence, and homeland security sectors and our known for our ability to address complex national security challenges.
STR takes pride in creating a culture of innovation and collaboration. We collaborate with a dynamic group of research engineers across STR, academic researchers, and industry partners to develop practical and effective solutions to RF sensing and counter-sensing challenges. Together, we're dedicated to tackling some of the toughest problems faced by our national security-focused clients.
If you're seeking an opportunity to apply your deep technical knowledge and creativity to make a lasting impact in national security, we invite you to join us.
The Role:
As a Lead Systems and RF Research Scientist, you will help drive the system design, integration and test, and demonstration of sensing and counter sensing systems for radar, electronic warfare and other applications. You will work closely with the signal processing team to identify and prioritize objective capabilities. You will collaborate across the company to leverage lessons learned, tools, etc. to ensure that STR remains at the forefront of current and emerging needs.
What you will do:
Collaborate with the team to quantify goals, system performance objectives, performance metrics, dependencies, and risks to guide program execution
Lead and work with multi-disciplinary teams to architect, implement, and test RF hardware systems enabling novel sensing, electronic warfare, and signal processing systems
Perform trade studies and analyses of proposed hardware architectures. Systems predominantly field deployable prototypes with the objective of transitioning to low-volume product systems
Design, calibrate, and implement and perform bench-top unit tests. Document results including correlation with objective system performance
Work with signal processing team on innovative sensing system test concepts and execution methods. Develop supporting system analytical test tools/measures
Design, document, and implement over-the-air system demonstrations, identifying hardware readiness, test architecture, performance metrics, data management, operational procedures, and performance reports
Review system effectiveness and identify opportunities to advance and/or mature subsystems and system capabilities
Document system design and performance for customer review. Present results to customers
Support business development and proposal writing efforts for next-generation RF hardware system development opportunities
Who you are:
This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is required by U.S. Government
BS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline
Demonstrated team leadership and mentoring.
8+ years’ experience working with hardware system design. Expertise with RF components and subsystems, including T/R modules, rotary joints, pedestal, filters, radiating structures, isolators, amplifiers, ADC/DAC, etc.
Design experience in:
RF systems, subsystem and/or component analysis (frequency planning, link budget analysis, transceiver architectures, cascade analysis) Electromagnetics & RF/wave propagation
Skilled in RF component/subsystem/system test and measurement equipment and techniques (anechoic chambers, oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators) Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python and/or other higher-level languages Strong Mathematical, troubleshooting, written, and verbal communication skills Even Better: Active Secret or TS/SCI Clearance Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline Experience with:
RF systems engineering and technologies in one or more of the following areas: sensing and electronic warfare applications including electronic attack, electronic protection, cognitive EW, radar, and advanced ESM techniques EM Field Solvers (ANSYS HFSS, Sonnet) Interacting with decision-makers and customers to translate mission needs into an end-to-end analytical solution
RF Printed Circuit Boards RF Integrated Circuits Knowledge of:
Mechanical design Designing and debugging for EMI/EMC requirements FPGA hardware inference designs
Background in designing for manufacturability, producibility, and cost constraints Ability to apply novel, innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to challenging engineering problems Ability to create and present briefings to customers and senior management to provide both high-level and deep technical solution explanations 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. STRis 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 atwww.str.us for more info.
STRis 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 atappassist@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. Apply for this job
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RF systems, subsystem and/or component analysis (frequency planning, link budget analysis, transceiver architectures, cascade analysis) Electromagnetics & RF/wave propagation
Skilled in RF component/subsystem/system test and measurement equipment and techniques (anechoic chambers, oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators) Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python and/or other higher-level languages Strong Mathematical, troubleshooting, written, and verbal communication skills Even Better: Active Secret or TS/SCI Clearance Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline Experience with:
RF systems engineering and technologies in one or more of the following areas: sensing and electronic warfare applications including electronic attack, electronic protection, cognitive EW, radar, and advanced ESM techniques EM Field Solvers (ANSYS HFSS, Sonnet) Interacting with decision-makers and customers to translate mission needs into an end-to-end analytical solution
RF Printed Circuit Boards RF Integrated Circuits Knowledge of:
Mechanical design Designing and debugging for EMI/EMC requirements FPGA hardware inference designs
Background in designing for manufacturability, producibility, and cost constraints Ability to apply novel, innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to challenging engineering problems Ability to create and present briefings to customers and senior management to provide both high-level and deep technical solution explanations 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. STRis 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 atwww.str.us for more info.
STRis 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 atappassist@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. Apply for this job
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For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in STR’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Select... Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
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