Job Description
About the Team:
The Real-time Architectures Integration and Demonstration (RAID) Group focuses on transition of algorithms from concept to real-time software providing open architecture expertise and facilitating integration of capabilities for experimentation test and deployment.
The Role:
As a Chief Scientist you will lead technical teams developing real-time and deploying Open Architecture solutions lead the transition of algorithms from concept to real-time implementation within these architectures contribute to new & ongoing marketing efforts and mentor junior engineers.
What you will do:
- Lead technical teams in architecting developing and deploying open architecture solutions for sensor systems
- Optimize architecture performance for real-time resource-constrained systems with strict latency requirements
- Architect communication infrastructure and data flows for distributed processing systems
- Support end-to-end open system integration efforts including hardware-in-the-loop testing ensuring seamless integration across distributed architectures external systems and hardware platforms
- Conduct design reviews and technical risk assessments and ensure compliance with open architecture standards and frameworks
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers
- Write technical reports create briefings and present results to sponsors and senior management
- Interface with customers program managers and stakeholders to define technical requirements
- Lead proposal development efforts including technical approach definition cost estimation and white paper development
- Collaborate with algorithm developers systems engineers RF hardware engineers and integration teams across programs
- Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in open architecture development and deployment
- Support approximately 20% travel for customer meetings integration events and field demonstrations
Who you are:
- This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance for which U.S. citizenship is a government requirement
- BS MS or PhD in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related field with 10-15+ years of relevant work experience depending on degree
- Experience in two or more of the following areas:
- Open architecture development or deployment Sensor system integration (software or architecture) Professional software development C++ for high-performance real-time applications real-time software for signal processing or sensing applications leading complex development efforts hardware / software integration proposal leadership
Even Better:
- Active Security Clearance at the Secret or Top Secret (TS/SCI preferred) level
- Strong leadership experience with open architecture or software development teams
- Experience with:
- Current defense open architectures
- Large scale systems integration
- Software team leadership
- System-of-systems integration and deployment
Join us and be part of a team that's making an impact at the forefront of technology and innovation. While this role is ideally suited for mid-career to senior engineers we welcome applications from all candidates that feel they meet most of the requirements. Come be part of our mission to drive innovation and make a difference in the world.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $265000 - $330000
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
- BS MS or PhD in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 10-15+ years of relevant work experience depending on degree
- Experience in open architecture development or deployment
- Experience in sensor system integration software development C++ programming
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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Date Posted
05/26/2026
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