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Principal Signal Processing Researcher

STR · Arlington, VA

Posted about 3 months ago · $220,000 - $260,000

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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 Signal Processing Researcher will lead a team in developing advanced algorithms and techniques for high-frequency communications, focusing on signal detection, channel equalization, and geolocation. This role involves engaging with customers to address national security challenges, collaborating with engineering teams to optimize system capabilities, and driving business development initiatives. The position requires strong leadership skills and expertise in adaptive signal processing and related fields.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
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 Top Secret security clearance
  • PhD, MS, or BS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related technical discipline
  • 10+ years of experience on relevant physics modeling and processing programs
  • Experience in RF signal processing, HF propagation, adaptive signal processing, algorithm development, system model & simulation, and geolocation
  • Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and C/C++
  • Strong mathematical, troubleshooting, written, and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

  • Active TS Clearance with SCI-eligibility
  • Demonstrated leadership 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 underlying physics
  • Ability to apply novel, innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to engineering problems

What you get

  • Full-Time Salary Range: $220,000 - $260,000

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility
  • The role requires U.S. citizenship for security clearance
  • The salary range is based on external market data and may vary based on individual qualifications

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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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