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Principal Algorithm & Signal Processing Engineer

STR · Arlington, VA

Posted about 3 months ago · $206,000 - $284,000

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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

The Principal Algorithm & Signal Processing Engineer will lead the development of advanced algorithms for RF sensing and electronic warfare technologies. This role involves mentoring junior researchers, engaging with customers to understand their needs, and transitioning new technologies into operational prototypes. The engineer will also support business development initiatives and lead proposal efforts to shape future programs.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
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 security clearance
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related technical discipline
  • 8-12+ years of relevant experience depending on education and demonstrated expertise
  • Demonstrated leadership in radar, EW, RF sensing, or related defense technologies
  • Experience on EW or radar programs
  • Expertise in RF sensing and radar signal processing, electronic warfare, optimization, waveform design, adaptive signal processing, AI/ML for RF applications, modeling & simulation, systems engineering

Nice to have

  • Active Secret or TS/SCI Clearance
  • Ability to apply novel, innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to engineering problems

What you get

  • Full-Time Salary Range: $206,000 - $284,000

Worth weighing

  • No specific technologies or tools mentioned beyond general areas of expertise
  • Salary range provided but dependent on various factors
  • Position may require collaboration across multiple locations

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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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