Software Developer

About the Team:

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 perform work on full system prototypes, experiment campaigns and technology component development. Particular development 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 Systems Autonomy, Analysis, and Modeling (SAAM) Group within the Sensors Division uses modeling and simulation to create and analyze system architectures and designs and their mission impact. We focus on the capability and limitations of ground, air, and space sensing and counter-sensing platforms (both crewed and uncrewed) and the resource management of these assets in the service of the survivability and capability of US air and space assets (e.g., the F-35 Joint Simulation Environment) using the methods of operational and systems analysis. SAAM is developing software and hardware tools and datasets to support these analyses, including algorithms, processing chains, and scenarios to inform and deploy onto prototype demonstration systems as well as operational systems. Our main customer focus is on Air Force, Navy, and DARPA research programs. 

The Role:

The SAAM Group is seeking a 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:

• Work as part of a small, focused team to implement and test real-time applications featuring open architecture software principles 
• Implement real-time systems in C/C++ from verified algorithms written in higher-level languages such as Matlab
• Test software compliance within the given open architecture infrastructure 

Who you are:

• BS with 2 years experience or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related field 
• Object oriented programming skills in C/C++ 
• Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python as well as other higher-level languages 
• Experience using source code management (Git, Subversion) 

This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government. 

Even Better:

• Active Security Clearance at the Secret or Top Secret (TS) level 
• 2+ years of programming experience, particularly with open architecture systems
• Experience with radar or EO/IR systems
• Software development tools including continuous build, unit testing frameworks, static and dynamic code analysis
• Experience with algorithm optimization for real time systems, especially radar or remote sensing 

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 informat