Senior Scientist - Radar Signal Processing
STR · Arlington, VA
Posted about a month ago · $139,000 - $170,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 30 days STR's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 99% of STR's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at STR
- high 100 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
- 2026-09-17
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 Scientist - Radar Signal Processing role involves developing advanced sensing concepts and radar signal processing algorithms within a multi-disciplinary team. Responsibilities include architecting, implementing, and testing RF signal processing systems, as well as modeling and simulating advanced RF systems and new sensing paradigms. Candidates will leverage their expertise in signal processing, mathematics, and programming languages like MATLAB and Python.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- 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 Secret security clearance
- BS with 5+ years of experience, MS with 3+ years of experience, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field
- Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python as well as other higher-level languages
- Strong Mathematical, troubleshooting, written, and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
- Active Secret or Top Secret (TS) clearance
- Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field
- Experience with advanced RF system concepts, multi-dimensional signal processing, waveform design, system optimization, or multi-function phased array apertures
- Experience with algorithm optimization for real time systems, especially radar or remote sensing
What you get
- Full-Time Salary Range: $139,000 - $170,000
Worth weighing
- Salary range is based on external market data and may vary based on experience and skills
- Requires U.S. citizenship for security clearance
- The role involves working in a challenging environment focused on national security and defense applications
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Listed by STR on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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