Senior/Principal Communications Signal Processing and Exploitation Scientist

Job Description

Pareto Frontier is looking for a unique individual passionate about turning the most innovative ideas and concepts into reality. The Senior or Principal Senior Communications Signal Processing and Exploitation Scientist will be involved in the conception, development, implementation and verification of advanced signal processing-oriented solutions across multiple technology areas. Proficiency with advanced algorithm research & development, real-time signal processing, and MATLAB-based modeling and simulation are required. The ideal candidate will be highly self-motivated, ambitious and comfortable assuming many roles within an intense, fast-paced start-up environment.

Required Skills:

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• Proven ability to innovate and apply novel solutions to challenging problems within the RF Signal Processing / Wireless Communications field.
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• Signal Processing expertise (PhD or 10 years min experience): Deep understanding of DSP fundamentals such as: Time/Frequency domain representations and analysis, Digital filtering/resampling techniques, fixed point processing, and computational complexity analysis. Background in Statistical Signal Processing (Detection and Estimation Theory) is highly desired.
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• Experience working as the systems-architect responsible for transitioning algorithms to FPGA/Software Engineering team for hardware implementation.
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• Experience working in an electronics lab environment: knowledge and ability to use RF test equipment (such as oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, and vector signal analyzer)
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Successful Candidate Will Have the Following Traits:

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• Ability to independently conceive new ideas and solutions, with demonstrable performance results according to standardized figures of merit, to complex technical problems
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• Take ownership of assigned tasks and driving them to completion under tight schedule constraints
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• Ability to do research on your own and/or through collaboration
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• Strong ability to communicate with customers and team members
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• Motivation to go above and beyond assigned duties
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Desired Skills:

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• Extensive Background in RF/Wireless Communications-oriented Signal Processing
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• MS/PhD is preferred but Bachelor's with 10 years minimum experience will be considered based on the individual.
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Export Control Requirement: This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. "US Person" includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

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• Must meet eligibility criteria to obtain and maintain a Secret-level clearance (post-hire), typically only awarded to U.S. citizens.
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• All candidates must also successfully pass a Commercial Background Investigation (CBI).
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Working Location & additional info:

Location: Tampa Bay area (Palm Harbor, FL), with hybrid and full remote arrangements available

Travel: 10% expected

Employment Status: Full-time employee, full benefits available

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Pareto Frontier, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

About Pareto Frontier

Pareto Frontier, LLC is a startup technology solutions firm developing bleeding-edge capabilities for Tactical Wireless Communications and other areas in the Defense & Aerospace Industries.