Principal Hardware Engineer

The SDD Engineering Group designs, develops, and delivers low-cost, highly capable systems to address the warfighter needs (Land, Sea, Air, and Space). The focuses on technology development for advanced and multi-function sensor systems, particularly in the areas of radar, cyber/electronic warfare, and threat emulators. Within this role, we perform work at full system prototypes, experiment campaigns and technology component development.
You will be part of a team focused on the design, development, and testing of hardware systems. These systems will often include RF-digital interfaces that incorporate FPGAs, Software Defined Radios and power components. You will lead integration and testing activities and customer demonstrations of completed systems, both in laboratory settings and in the field. Additionally, you will support the effort to evaluate current and future system capabilities, identify improved applications and techniques, and ultimately recommend solutions.
Applicants are expected to be self-motivated, detail oriented and a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management and individual contributors on the program team through strong written and verbal communication skills. We are a growth-oriented organization committed to and passionate about supporting our nation's warfighters. You will be joining a dynamic team working across multiple disciplines with opportunities to further expand your knowledge and grow your career. This group provides the full range of systems design, analysis, integration, verification, and validation activities in support of STR programs.
Responsibilities Include:

• Designing, developing, and testing advanced hardware systems for radar, electronic warfare, SIGINT, ESM, ISR, communications, Cyber and related applications
• Deriving hardware system requirements from a wide variety of customer CONOPS
• Designing system architectures and specifying systems at the level of subsystems and individual components
• Working with vendors and subcontractors to develop custom systems and components
• Creating Hardware development plans, technical documentation, and test plans
• Integrating, testing, and demonstrating prototypes and delivered systems
• Providing technical leadership and mentorship to more junior staff members

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance
• MS or BS with 10 years' experience in electrical engineering, physics, or related technical discipline
• Strong knowledge of advanced analog and digital signal processing concepts

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.