Data / Signal Processing Engineer

Company: Applied Research Associates (ARA)
Location: Dayton
Posted on: October 17, 2020

Job Description:

The BerrieHill Research Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking, a Data and Signal Processing Engineer to join our growing, high-performance team executing applied research and development in micro-electronics Trust and Assurance technology. You will work with our highly skilled and motivated team of RF analysts and designers in Dayton, OH where you will develop algorithms and models evaluating large data sets for the detection, classification, characterization and exploitation to support program objectives of critical importance to the Department of Defense and Industry.

Basic qualifications for a Data and Signal Processing Engineer are :

Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering or similar field with 2-4 years of relevant experience.

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Active DoD Secret or higher clearance.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS Clearance.

Strong understanding of MATLAB, IDL, and/or Python.

Strong understanding of signal processing for analog and digital systems such as digital filtering, detection and estimation theory, linear algebra and stochastic processes.

Strong familiarity with statistical analysis methods such as Sample Size Determination, Principal Components Analysis (PCA) and K-Means Clustering (K Clustering).

Strong understanding of image processing techniques.

Application of the scientific method to complex systems, including the ability to define and execute tests, reduce data, and perform statistical analysis.

Strong written and verbal communications skills.

Leadership, presentation, and collaboration skills.

Produce reports documenting methods and reasoning, choice of methods selected, and results with error analysis.

Document research through technical reports and papers.

Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.

Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

Ability to travel two or three times a year for several days each. Other trips required but much shorter duration. Travel on military and contractor aircraft maybe required. U.S. travel to remote sites to support test and demonstration events may be required.

Preferred Qualifications for a Data and Signal Processing Engineer :

Master’s Degree in Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering

Experience with SIMULINK or C++

Experience working in a Research and Development (R&D) environment

Experience developing and integrating signal and image processing techniques

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 1,500 professionals and continues to grow. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, all applicants must apply at careers.ara.com, Job Code: DATAS03801.

ExperienceRequired 2 year(s): Software

Preferred 4 year(s): Hardware

2 year(s): Systems Integration

EducationRequired Bachelor of Science or better in Electrical Engineering or related field

Preferred Bachelor of Science or better in Physics or related field

Bachelor of Science or better in Engineering or related field

Bachelor of Science or better in Computer Science or related field

Licenses & CertificationsRequired Security Clear Secret

BehaviorsRequired Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Preferred Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

MotivationsPreferred Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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