Lead Algorithm & Signal Processing Engineer
STR · Dayton, OH
Posted about 3 months ago · $157,000 - $220,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days STR's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 99% of STR's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at STR
- high 135 stale, 0 reposted of 139 open
- Hiring momentum
- 215 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from STR's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for STR.
About this role
In this role, you will lead the development of advanced signal processing algorithms and techniques for radar and electronic warfare applications. Your responsibilities will include designing models and simulations, leading small teams, and collaborating with diverse groups to implement innovative solutions. You will also support business development efforts and engage in proposal writing.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of STR as an employer.
What you need
- Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related technical discipline
- 5-7+ years of relevant work experience depending on degree (BS +7 years or MS +5 years)
- Experience in RF/radar signal processing, optimization, waveform design, electronic warfare, machine learning, adaptive signal processing, AI/ML algorithm development, algorithm development, test & evaluation, model & simulation, or systems engineering
- Proficiency in one or more scientific or mathematical programming languages, such as MATLAB, Python, and C/C++
Nice to have
- Active Security Clearance
- Experience with RF technologies in the defense sector
- Machine learning tasks such as natural language processing, image recognition, semantic segmentation, reinforcement learning
- Interacting with decision-makers and customers
- Ability to apply novel, innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to engineering problems
What you get
- Full-Time Salary Range: $157,000 - $220,000
Worth weighing
- Salary range is based on external market data and varies by experience and skills
- Position may require interaction with government and defense sectors, which can have unique challenges
- Role involves leading teams and projects, which may require strong leadership skills
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Listed by STR on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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