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Principal Signal Processing Researcher
$220K–$260K
Arlington, VA +1 · Principal · Full-time · Posted Oct 22, 2026
- Location
- Arlington, VA
Arlington, Virginia, United States - Experience
- 10+ years of relevant experience; experience in two or more specified technical areas.
- Education
- PhD, MS, or BS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
About the job
Leads research and development of HF communications signal-processing algorithms, modeling and prototyping capabilities to address national security customer needs.
What you'll do
- Design and apply signal-processing techniques for HF propagation challenges, including detection, equalization, and geolocation.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with customers and engineers to develop, integrate, test, and demonstrate prototype systems.
- Support business development and proposal writing.
What they ask for
- Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
- 10+ years of relevant physics modeling and processing experience, including advanced algorithm development through testing and system-performance verification.
- Experience in two or more listed areas, including RF signal processing, HF propagation, adaptive signal processing, algorithm development, system modeling and simulation, or geolocation; proficiency in one or more scientific or mathematical programming languages.
Nice to have
- Active TS Clearance with SCI-eligibility.
- Demonstrated leadership of complex research, development, and engineering efforts; advanced degree; or experience with HF propagation modes and RF frontend analysis.
Pay
$220,000 - $260,000 USD base salary
Tools
MATLAB, Python, C/C++
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