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This applied AI start-up has proprietary technology around ML modelling for RF signal characterisation and modification. Their solutions have significance for military applications and infrastructure security around drone detection.\nThey are looking to recruit a Senior Data Research Scientist to take a leading role on their applied RF engineering work and help advance their signal processing pipelines, and ultimately develop next generation prototype technologies.\nYou’re likely be a PhD holder in electronics, physics or computer science and have significant skills and experience in the following areas:\nExpert Python proficiency for data analysis and prototyping (NumPy, SciPy, PyTorch).\nDemonstrable applied experience of digital signal processing (FFT, modulation, noise modelling, resampling).\nExperience with SDR frameworks (GNU Radio, SDRangel, SoapySDR).\nUnderstanding of RF hardware (antenna, filters, mixers) including baseband data.\nExperience analysing wireless protocols (Wi-Fi, LTE, LoRa).\nDue to the engineering aspects of projects, the ability to confidently use RF lab equipment (spectrum analysers, signal generators) would be desirable. Similarly, any exposure to embedded or real-time systems; MATLAB, C++ or Rust; or RF circuit fundamentals would be beneficial.\nYour application would significantly stand-out if you have publications or patents in RF-ML, especially relating to drone / autonomous technologies.\nDue to the nature of projects, the role would be fully onsite at offices based close to the Cambridgeshire and Essex border (commuting by car from Cambridge, Chelmsford, Royston, Bishop's Stortford is all possible). You must be eligible for security clearance (ideally previously obtained such status).\nOn offer is an excellent opportunity to join this start-up, work with like-minded people on interesting projects with real world applied impact.\nKeywords: Defence, Data Science, Prototyping, RF, AI/ML, Python, Wireless Protocols, DSP, Engineering, Onsite\nPlease note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. 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