National Security Research Assistant

6 days ago


Arlington, Virginia, United States STR Full time
About STR

At STR, we are dedicated to advancing research and development in defense, intelligence, and national security. Our team of experts works together to tackle complex challenges and push the boundaries of what is possible. We are passionate about creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members.

Estimated Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 per year

Job Description

As a Research Scientist Intern at STR, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects related to national security. You will collaborate with researchers, scientists, and engineers to tackle real-world challenges and contribute to various project phases, including problem design, solution discovery, prototype development, experimentation, and system implementation.

You will work in one of our diverse divisions, including Analytics, Cyber, Sensors, or Systems Development. In Analytics, you will support projects related to object detection, autonomous vehicles, media manipulation, and decision support. In Cyber, you will work on cyber security-related problems, software system design, machine learning, and more. In Sensors, you will focus on advanced sensor systems, including radar, electronic warfare, underwater acoustics, and hyperspectral imaging. In Systems Development, you will work on multifunction radar systems, ground command/control systems, and electronic warfare.

Your tasks may involve signal processing, image/video processing, software development, RF hardware, and real-time embedded systems.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be eligible for this internship, you must be enrolled in a BS degree program in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related technical discipline. You should have a strong academic record and a keen interest in research. Relevant experience or coursework in areas such as signal processing, computer vision, reinforcement learning, machine learning, reverse engineering, software development, RF hardware, scientific computing (e.g., MATLAB, Python), statistics, or other relevant coursework is required.

Benefits

As an intern at STR, you will receive competitive compensation ($80,000 - $90,000 per year) and a housing stipend. You will also have flexibility and work-life balance. Our vibrant community offers fun summer activities inside and outside the office. Additionally, you will participate in intern seminars and tech talks.

Others

STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. We value the contributions of our interns and view them as vital to our success. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

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