Job Description
About the Team:
STR’s Analytics Division develops novel technologies to solve challenging national security problems through advanced analytics. Our team consists of passionate and motivated individuals with degrees in engineering computer science mathematics physics and data science. We use our expertise and creativity to take innovative ideas from conception to mature implementation in order to improve mission success of our customers.
The Collaborative Autonomy and Control (CAC) Group in the Analytics Division works to build software systems that solve critical problems in the areas of uncrewed system autonomy multi-agent collaboration resource management and control. By leveraging expertise in machine learning algorithms model-predictive control and software development we build tools that support tactical mission planning and execution autonomous reasoning and more.
The Role:
As a Senior Software Engineer you will work as part of a tightly knit team to design develop implement and demonstrate advanced algorithms and software systems. You will provide technical leadership and mentoring on programs working throughout the software lifecycle from early prototypes to integrated systems. Your work will develop a diverse set of software tools and applications for mission planning systems automated enterprise control processes unmanned platforms DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines. This position is based in Woburn MA but will take advantage of STR’s flexible hybrid environment – when the work does not require use of STR’s facilities you are welcome to work remotely.
Who You Are:
- Ability to obtain a security clearance for which U.S. Citizenship is needed by the U.S government
- BS in Computer Science or related technical field with minimum of 5+ years’ relevant experience (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years experience with C++ or Java
- Proven understanding of data structures algorithms concurrency and code optimization
- Experience utilizing the following:
- Object-Oriented Programming principles
- Agile software lifecycle methodologies and tools such as JIRA and Sonarqube
- Test-driven development methodologies
- A demonstrated ability to adopt new languages libraries and technologies
Even Better:
- Active Security Clearance
- MS or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field
- Experience in one or more of the following: motion planning perception localization mapping controls and related system performance metrics
- Experience programming for embedded and physical devices
- Experience with the following:
- Multi-agent coordination of UxVs
- MAVLINK or other C2 protocols
- Unreal Engine modeling
- ROS
- TAK
- DevSecOps and CI/CD tool chains
- Integration of complex software systems
- Constraint optimization algorithms
- Knowledge representation/ontologies
- Python
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $134000 - $184000
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.
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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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