Senior Signal Processing Researcher
STR · Arlington, VA
Posted about 3 months ago · $139,000 - $170,000
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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 Senior Signal Processing Researcher will focus on developing and applying advanced algorithms for high-frequency communications, particularly in signal detection and geolocation. This role involves collaboration with engineering teams and direct engagement with customers to address national security challenges. The researcher will model and simulate complex propagation environments to enhance system performance and document findings for technical audiences.
- 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
- PhD, MS, or BS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related technical discipline
- 3+ years of experience on RF programs
- Experience in RF signal processing, HF propagation, adaptive signal processing, algorithm development, system model & simulation, and geolocation
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and C/C++
Nice to have
- Active Top Secret Clearance
- Demonstrated ownership of complex research, development, and engineering efforts
- Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline
- Experience with HF propagation modes and understanding of the underlying physics
- Ability to apply novel, innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to engineering problems
Worth weighing
- Salary range provided is based on external market data, which may vary based on individual qualifications
- Position requires U.S. citizenship for security clearance
- Role involves complex problem-solving in a high-stakes environment, which may be challenging for some candidates
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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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