Lead Systems Analyst

The Sensors Division at STR focuses on technology development for advanced sensor systems, particularly in the areas of airborne/surface-based radar, electronic warfare, underwater acoustics, hyperspectral imaging, and EO/IR sensing. Within this role, we develop full system prototypes, experimental campaigns, and technology components. Roles within the Sensors Division include RF analog/digital hardware, acoustic hardware, signal processing algorithms, machine learning algorithms, tracking/fusion, as well as real-time embedded processor implementation.
The SAM Group within the Sensors Division develops advanced signal processing and waveforms, machine learning, tracking/fusion algorithms, and resource management algorithms for next-generation ground-based, airborne, and space-based radar systems and EO/IR systems. We implement, characterize, and deploy these algorithms onto prototype demonstration systems as well as operational systems. Our main customer focus is on Air Force and DARPA research programs.
The SAM Group is seeking a senior-level Systems Analyst to help lead high-performing multidisciplinary teams developing and characterizing the impact of advanced concepts and algorithms on the performance and survivability of operational systems in a variety of scenarios. You will work with scientists and engineers to design and implement algorithmic solutions to challenging national security problems. You will be responsible for designing and enhancing the software architecture required to evaluate these solutions in large-scale scenarios with multiple threat systems, including modern/mobile air defenses. You will also contribute to the design and implementation of engineer-facing tools and processes to facilitate long-term software development. Additionally, you will be responsible for technical leadership and mentoring of other engineers in performing technical tasks as needed.
Responsibilities:

• Working as part of a small, focused team to architect, develop, implement, and test large-scale physics-based simulations to evaluate system performance in operationally-relevant scenarios.
• Implementing event and agent-based modeling in C/C++ from verified algorithms written in higher-level languages such as Matlab.
• Developing expertise in the capabilities of current and future US and threat weapon systems and platforms
• Maintaining and extending simulation tools to carry out high-level and detailed physics-based evaluations of system performance of audiences

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance
• Object oriented programming skills in C/C++ with 5+ years of programming experience
• Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python as well as other higher-level languages
• Expertise in large-scale physics-based simulations
• Experience using source code management (Git, Subversion)
• Software design/architecting team leadership experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Active Security Clearance at the Secret or Top Secret (TS) level
• Experience with radar and/or EO/IR systems
• Familiarity with AFSIM, NGTS, or other large-scale simulation tools
• Operational experience with US Air Force and threat platforms, sensors, and weapon systems
• Experience with algorithm optimization and extension, especially radar or remote sensing
• Effective communication skills and the ability to convey technical concepts in a clear, concise manner to a wide spectrum

Education:

• MS or PhD in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related field

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.
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