Senior Algorithm & Signal Processing Researcher
STR · Dayton, OH
Posted about 3 months ago · $139,000 - $170,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 87 days STR's roles stay open a median of 87 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 99% of STR's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at STR
- high 139 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
- 2026-10-29
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 Senior Algorithm & Signal Processing Researcher will develop, implement, test, and demonstrate advanced signal processing, optimization, and machine learning algorithms for applications in electronic warfare, radar, and remote sensing. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to transition algorithms into integrated systems and conducting laboratory and field demonstrations. The researcher will also contribute to technical proposals and stay updated on emerging research in the field.
- 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
- PhD, MS, or BS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
- 2-5+ years relevant experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
- Strong programming skills in MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or similar scientific computing languages
- Strong mathematical, analytical, troubleshooting, written, and verbal communication skills
- Experience developing, implementing, testing, or analyzing signal processing, optimization, or machine learning algorithms
Nice to have
- Active Top Secret security clearance
- Experience with radar systems, RF remote sensing, electronic warfare, or communications systems
- Experience with adaptive signal processing, waveform design, multidimensional signal processing, resource management, or system optimization
- Experience developing algorithms for real-time or embedded systems
- Experience with modeling and simulation, algorithm integration, and system test and evaluation
Worth weighing
- Salary range is provided but may vary based on individual factors such as experience and security clearance
- Role involves working on advanced technology in a defense context, which may require a strong commitment to national security
- The position requires the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance, which may be a barrier for some candidates
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Listed by STR on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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