Signal Processing Engineer - 1665
SARA Inc
Summary
SARA is looking for a talented, motivated, and experienced Signal Processing Engineer to support activities out of our Cypress, CA location. The candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside other talented engineers, physicists, and technicians on long-standing programs and new programs supporting our customers.
Job description
Core Responsibilities
- Create innovative optical and acoustic signal processing algorithms
- Analyze test data to assess algorithm performance and drive improvements
- Support software team's implementation of the algorithms
- Excellent communication skills that enable you to explain complex signaling systems
- Other duties as required and needed for the program
Requirements
- MS Degree in signal processing or similar relevant education
- 8 – 10 years of experience creating innovative signal processing algorithms (additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
- Experience using Matlab
- U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearance
- May require light physical effort, involving standing, sitting and use of hands while performing duties, carrying or lifting up to 20 pounds
- Working environment is indoor, moderately quiet, reasonably clean, well-lit, and well-ventilated; moderate physical hazards may exist
Preferred Qualifications
- PHD in signal processing
- 10 – 12 years of experience creating innovative signal processing algorithms
- Active DoD security clearance
Requirements
- MS Degree in signal processing or similar relevant education
- 8 – 10 years of experience creating innovative signal processing algorithms (additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
- Experience using Matlab
- U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearance
- May require light physical effort, involving standing, sitting and use of hands while performing duties, carrying or lifting up to 20 pounds
- Working environment is indoor, moderately quiet, reasonably clean, well-lit, and well-ventilated; moderate physical hazards may exist
- PHD in signal processing
- 10 – 12 years of experience creating innovative signal processing algorithms
- Active DoD security clearance
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Disability & Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Certification Reimbursement
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Employee Bonuses
- 401(k) Match
- Profit Sharing
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Company overview
Scientific Applications & Research Associates (SARA), Inc. is a specialized defense technology company founded in 1989 that develops innovative solutions for national security and defense applications. With over 35 years of experience, SARA specializes in directed and detected wave energy technologies spanning EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse), ELF (Extremely Low Frequency), laser light, HPM (High-Power Microwave), and acoustics. The company's core expertise includes RF/EMP engineering, threat warning systems, pulsed power technologies, and advanced sensing solutions. SARA serves defense and homeland security sectors with customized products such as RF sensors, hostile fire warning systems, measurement and analysis systems, pulsers, and RF shielding solutions. Their engineering team provides comprehensive testing services, rapid prototyping, and EM modeling capabilities, with the ability to deploy globally within US ITAR restrictions. As an employee-owned company with 201-500 employees, SARA maintains headquarters in Cypress, California, with additional operations in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The company prides itself on partnering closely with customers to develop practical, cost-effective solutions for force protection, renewable energy, UAVs, small robotics, and specialized testing challenges.