Radar Signal Processing Engineer

1 month ago


Lexington, Kentucky, United States MIT Lincoln Laboratory Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Radar Signal Processing Engineer to join our dynamic team at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. As a member of our team, you will play a key role in the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge radar signal processing algorithms that support real-world missions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and optimize radar signal processing algorithms for improved target detection, tracking, and identification.
  • Analyze and interpret radar data to extract meaningful insights and enhance system performance.
  • Conduct in-depth research to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in signal processing and radar technologies.
  • Design, simulate, and implement signal processing algorithms using tools like MATLAB, Python, or similar with the opportunity to incorporate advanced AI/ML techniques in the areas of automatic target recognition, signal de-noising, target tracking, and interference mitigation.
  • Work on real-time implementation of algorithms on embedded platforms for practical applications.
  • Team up with hardware engineers to set system requirements, predict system performance, and ensure smooth integration and compatibility between processing algorithms, data types, and prototype hardware.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design and execute experiments that include both ground-based and airborne sensors.
  • Prepare technical documentation, including test plans, interface control documents, reports, and presentations, as well as technical presentations outlining project details and status.
  • Share new ideas and intuitions with your colleagues, collaborators, and others in our technical communities through mentorship, education, and outreach opportunities.
Qualifications
  • PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field. Specialization in signal processing or experience with radar is a plus.
  • Strong theoretical foundation in signal processing techniques, such as filtering, modulation, and estimation.
  • Proficiency in programming languages like MATLAB, Python, C/C++ for algorithm development and simulation.
  • Solid understanding of statistical signal processing and machine learning concepts.
  • Experience with radar systems, remote sensing, or signal/image processing applications, their components, and associated challenges is highly desirable but not required.
  • Familiarity with RF hardware (amplifiers, antennas, filters) and digital processing and control systems (FPGAs, GPUs, CPUs) is desirable but not required.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to participate in (or lead) offsite field tests, data collection campaigns, exercises, and meetings.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Effective communication skills to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • A passion for innovation and a desire to contribute to advancements in radar technology.
What We Offer
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
  • MIT-funded pension.
  • Matching 401K.
  • Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.).
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs.
  • Mentorship programs.
  • A range of work-life balance options.


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