Principal Scientist - Optics Signal Processing

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Woburn, MA, United States
Base: $220,000 - $250,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
On-site
Signal processing expertise
Physics-based modeling skills
Airborne optical sensing experience
The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams to design advanced signal processing algorithms for critical national security missions

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams to design advanced signal processing algorithms for critical national security missions.
  • Candidates must apply first-principles physics and statistical signal processing to develop end-to-end processing solutions from raw sensor data to target classification.
  • The position requires mentoring scientists and engineers while driving the transition of research prototypes into operational deployed capabilities.

Matching Summary

The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams to design advanced signal processing algorithms for critical national security missions.

Salary

Base: $220,000 - $250,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Signal processing expertise
  • Physics-based modeling skills
  • Airborne optical sensing experience
  • Team leadership capabilities
  • MATLAB Python C++ proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Active security clearance
  • Computer vision techniques
  • Mission partner collaboration
  • Algorithm prototyping experience
  • Technical briefing skills

Key Requirements

  • 10-12+ years relevant work experience
  • BA or MS in Physics or Engineering
  • U.S. citizenship required for clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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