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Research Engineer II

Michigan Technological University

United States, Michigan, Ann Arbor

Apr 18, 2025

Department: Michigan Tech Research Institute

Summary	MTRI (www.mtri.org) is seeking a highly motivated, intellectually curious, experienced professional interested in conducting cutting-edge research in radar, EO/IR, and remote sensing. This position requires collaboration with senior engineers and scientists to research, design, and evaluate algorithms, including machine learning algorithms, for signal- and image-processing applications related to radar and EO/IR remote sensing. Individuals will be developing an externally supported research portfolio while supporting multiple projects for government and commercial customers. A successful candidate will have a solid background in electrical engineering, machine learning, and signal/image processing.
Responsibilities and Essential Duties	1. Provide technical, analytical, and numerical support for ongoing research and development projects in synthetic aperture radar, EO/IR sensing, machine learning, automatic target recognition, and signal/image processing 2. Design and implement signal/image processing algorithms in MATLAB and Python 3. Prepare and deliver reports or presentations of research projects/analysis results to project sponsors as appropriate 4. Contribute to the generation of proposals and external funding 5. Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures	M.S. degree or higher in electrical engineering or related field
Required Experience	* Experience in synthetic aperture radar signal processing * Experience in developing machine learning algorithms for automatic target recognition * Experience in EO/IR signal and image processing * Experience in proposal writing for generating external funding * 8+ years of relevant professional experience
Desirable Education and/or Experience	* Experience working with Department of Defense customers
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities	* Must have active TS//SCI Department of Defense security clearance * Must have ability to implement algorithms in MATLAB and Python * Excellent interpersonal, oral/written, and presentation communication skills * Ability to take direction but work without continuous oversight * Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment with respect to significant matters related to job duties * Demonstrated commitment to a healthy work environment
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities	* Experience in MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint * Experience with Python-based machine learning packages
Language, Mathematics and/or Reasoning Skills
Work Environment and/or Physical Demands
Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment	Training Requirements: Employee Safety Overview; Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training; Annual Data Security Training; Annual Title IX Training.
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)	1.00
FLSA Status	Exempt
Appointment Term
Shift
Pay Rate/Salary	Negotiable Based on Experience
Title of Position Supervisor	Research Engineer II
Posting Type	Internal & External
Dependent on Funding	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)
Additional Information	Supervision may be exercised over student interns on a project-by-project basis.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Conditions of Employment:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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