Job Description
About the Team:
The Sensors Division at STR focuses on technology development for advanced sensor systems and platforms in support of national security. We have a particular focus on airborne/surface/space-based radar electronic warfare underwater acoustics hyperspectral imaging and EO/IR sensing. We work on full system prototypes experiment campaigns and next generation technology components. Specific technical areas include RF analog/digital hardware acoustic hardware signal processing algorithms machine learning algorithms tracking/fusion autonomous systems as well as real-time embedded processor implementation.
The Systems Autonomy Analysis and Modeling (SAAM) Group within the Sensors Division uses modeling and simulation (M&S) to analyze system capabilities develop enabling algorithms and take these integrated systems through test. We focus on the capabilities and limitations of ground air surface and space sensing and counter-sensing platforms and the resource management of these assets to assure the survivability of US air and space assets. SAAM also leverages the emerging use of autonomy and Artificial Intelligence in uncrewed systems and techniques to collect fuse and understand sensor data across full systems of systems to assure mission success. SAAM is developing software and hardware tools and datasets to support these analyses including algorithms processing chains and scenarios to inform and deploy onto both prototype demonstration systems & operational systems. Our main customer focus is on Air Force Navy and DARPA research programs.
The Role:
The SAAM group is seeking an Associate Software Engineer to join high-performing teams transforming advanced concepts and algorithms into software implementations for prototypes and operational systems. You will work with scientists and engineers to design and implement algorithmic solutions to challenging national security problems. You will be responsible for enhancing the software architecture required to implement advanced algorithms in real-time hardware. You will also contribute to the development of engineer-facing tools and processes to facilitate long-term software development.
What you will do:
- Collaboration: work as part of a small focused team to implement and test real-time applications featuring open architecture software principles
- System Development: leverage mature hardware systems and develop code to integrate them together collaborating with SMEs across STR to leverage advanced algorithms where needed
- System Test: work closely with test leads in the SAAM group to leverage testing capabilities across M&S and live test leveraging Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) infrastructure
- Customer Engagement: support and brief customers throughout the program lifecycle
Who you are:
- Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to excel under limited guidance
- Strong object-oriented programming skills in modern C++
- Proficient in test-driven development and CI/CD practices
- Experience with cross-platform development (Windows Linux iOS) and version control workflows
- Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python
- BS or MS in Computer Science Computer Engineering Applied Mathematics Electrical Engineering or related field
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance for which U.S citizenship is needed by the U.S government
Even Better:
- Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance
- 2+ years of experience with open architecture systems such as OMS/UCI and A-GRA
- Experience with radar or EO/IR systems
- Familiarity with real-time algorithm optimization especially for radar or remote sensing applications
- Experience with software quality tools (static/dynamic analysis automated testing frameworks)
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $93000 - $115000
The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors such as but not limited to the candidate’s experience education training key skills/critical skills security clearances and prevailing market and business conditions.
STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston MA Arlington VA near Dayton OH Melbourne FL and Carlsbad CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense intelligence and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors radar sonar communications and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.
STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.
STR is not just any company. Our people culture and attitude along with their unique set of skills experiences and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.
STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race color religion sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) marital status national origin age veteran status disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process email us at [email protected] and provide your contact info.
Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.
Skills Required
- Strong object-oriented programming skills in modern C++
- Proficient in test-driven development and CI/CD practices
- Experience with cross-platform development and version control workflows
- Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python
- BS or MS in Computer Science or related field
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
What the Team is Saying
STR Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Healthcare Strength—Health coverage is described as “great” across medical dental and vision for employees and families. Feedback suggests core healthcare is a defining strength of the package.
- Retirement Support—Retirement support features a “generous 401k matching” alongside long‑term savings elements. Feedback suggests these offerings bolster financial security beyond base pay.
- Flexible Benefits—Flexible schedules and “meeting‑free Fridays” are emphasized to support balance. Feedback suggests day‑to‑day flexibility is a tangible part of the total rewards.
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What We Do
STR makes the world a safer place by developing technology and applying it to solve emerging national security challenges.
Why Work With Us
We believe in a people-first culture. Yes we are scientists engineers and researchers but first we are people. Our environment is designed to foster innovation by encouraging our employees to work collaboratively on things they are passionate about. We also really like to have fun. We believe that working hard and playing hard go hand in hand.
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