Research Scientist - Signal Processing

Signal Processing Research Scientist

RTX BBN solves challenging problems of high importance to our customers in the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community and Industry by rapidly prototyping systems for sensing complex physical phenomena, correlating them to events of interest, and producing high-value, actionable information from the sensed data. The team specializes in delivering networked sensor system solutions by combining a strong understanding of the underlying physics, high-fidelity modeling, simulation of complex signatures and propagation phenomenology, deep expertise in signal processing, EM and RF phenomenology, and computer science, proven capabilities in system development, and mature tools to enable rapid design cycles from theory to demonstration. We are currently searching for a highly qualified Signal Processing Research Scientist to join our team in Arlington, VA.

Role Overview

BBN is seeking a research scientist knowledgeable in digital signal processing and the radio frequency (RF) domain to join our team of electrical engineers, physicists, and mathematicians as we build and deliver advanced prototype systems that exploit the RF spectrum. Candidate will work under the guidance of a senior engineer on small, applied research projects where we design and implement advanced signal processing algorithms in novel hardware, implement on real-time hardware, test in a lab environment, then validate in an over-the-air field environment.

What You Will Do

• Work with a small team on cutting-edge research and development projects
• Collaborate with world class researchers and engineers that embrace innovation and challenge the status quo
• Advance applied research using skills such as algorithm development and data analysis using MATLAB and Python, embedded development and test scripting using C/C++ system integration, and software and hardware testing.
• Contribute to technical reports, proposals, publications and presentations

Qualifications You Must Have

• BS with 5 years of relevant experience, or MS with 3 years, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or other relevant field
• Development experience using C, C++, Python, Matlab, and/or Java applied to signal processing challenges
• Active Top Secret government security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to plan and direct tasks for small teams
• Solid and creative programming skills
• Design and development experience with unique combined hardware and software systems
• Experience with or interest in sensors, actuators, control systems and systems that touch the physical world
• Position may require some amount of overnight travel.