Senior Scientist - Radar Signal Processing
STR · Woburn, MA
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 as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Responsibilities include modeling and simulating RF systems, implementing and testing signal processing systems, and applying AI/ML principles to enhance algorithms. Candidates will need to possess strong technical and communication skills to effectively collaborate on complex projects.
- 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
- Position requires U.S. citizenship for security clearance
- Salary range is based on external market data and varies based on multiple factors
- The role involves working in a challenging environment focused on national security and defense applications
Summarised from STR's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by STR on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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