Principal Algorithm & Signal Processing Engineer
STR · Dayton, OH
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 multidisciplinary teams in developing advanced algorithms for RF sensing and electronic warfare. Responsibilities include engaging with customers to understand their needs, mentoring junior researchers, and transitioning technologies from research to operational prototypes. The role emphasizes collaboration and innovation in addressing complex RF challenges.
- 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, including development of system modes and advanced signal- and data-processing algorithms
- 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 challenging engineering problems
What you get
- Full-Time Salary Range: $206,000 - $284,000
Worth weighing
- No specific information about remote work or flexible hours
- The role requires U.S. citizenship for security clearance
- The salary range is based on external market data and varies based on multiple factors
- The position is described as ideally suited for a Principal Engineer, but candidates with closely aligned qualifications are encouraged to apply
Summarised from STR's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by STR on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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