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Lead Signal Processing Researcher
$173K–$216K
Woburn, MA +4 · Full-time · Posted Sep 18, 2026
- Location
- Woburn, MA
Arlington, Virginia, United States
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Dayton, Ohio, United States
Woburn, Massachusetts, United States - Experience
- 3–8+ years of relevant experience depending on degree.
- Education
- PhD, MS, or BS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related technical discipline.
About the job
Leads teams developing, testing, integrating, and demonstrating signal processing, optimization, and machine learning algorithms for electronic warfare and sensor applications.
What you'll do
- Develop electronic warfare and radar concepts, signal processing and machine learning algorithms, and RF solutions.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams developing, implementing, testing, and integrating sensing and electronic warfare systems.
- Direct RF system modeling and simulation and plan and support algorithm test and evaluation.
What they ask for
- Active security clearance and eligibility for special access programs; US citizenship is required by the US government.
- PhD, MS, or BS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
- Strong scientific programming skills including Matlab, Python, Simulink and/or C/C++.
- Experience designing, implementing, testing, and analyzing ML/AI algorithms; understanding of radar architectures, waveforms, modes, and RF signal chains.
Nice to have
- Current TS/SSBI with SCI and ability to gain and hold SCI/SAP accreditations.
- Experience with advanced RF system concepts, signal processing, open architectures, and systems integration.
Pay
$173,000 - $216,000 USD base salary
Tools
Matlab, Python, Simulink, C/C++
AI focus
Design, implement, test, and analyze machine learning/AI algorithms for electronic warfare and sensor applications.
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