Signal and Information Processing Research Scientist

About Metron

Metron is an employee-owned company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the most challenging national security problems. For over 40 years, our principled approach to problem-solving has yielded creative solutions at the intersection of advanced mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering. Our people are leaders in their technical fields and are passionate about solving challenging problems. We look for individuals who share this same passion and can apply their experience in real-world settings.  

Our Reston office is seeking a talented Signal and Information Processing Research Scientist to be part of a strong team of scientists, engineers, and operations experts in pursuit of applied research and development of effective and efficient solutions for real-world National Security System problems.

The position responsibilities include data analysis, signal & information processing, environmental (noise & clutter) phenomenology identification/capture/modeling, and advanced algorithm development, implementation and testing. Initial projects will be related to undersea acoustic signal processing, and subsequent work may expand to include other signal processing methodologies.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related field. 


• At least 2 years of relevant work experience. 


• US Citizenship required; successful candidates will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. 


• Ability to research and implement advanced processing methods. 


• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities in sonar, radar, streaming video, SIGINT, or related sensing domain. 


• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities in statistical adaptive array and multichannel processing, stochastic processes and applications, classical inference/detection and estimation theory, fusion, tracking, classification, or related field. 


• Ability to work in small groups, doing extended development with minimal oversight and direction.

Desired Qualifications 

• Active DoD security clearance. 


• Advanced degree in electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related field. 


• Experience in mathematical/physical modeling, simulation, and performance analysis. 


• Experience analyzing data on very large and diverse scales. 


• Programming proficiency in Java or C/C++. 

Position Location:  Reston, VA  

Perks and Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 


• Accompanying FSA and HSA options 


• Additional Voluntary Benefits  


• Paid Time Off  


• 9 Observed Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays  


• Paid Parental Leave  


• Tuition Reimbursement 


• Professional Development Reimbursement 


• Annual Salary Reviews  


• Profit Sharing  


• 401(k) Traditional and Roth Options  


• Gym and Fitness Reimbursement  


• Employee Assistance Program  


• Employee Referral Program 

Metron is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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