Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer

Overview

The Sensors Division at STR focuses on technology development for advanced sensor systems and platforms in support of national security. We have a particular focus on airborne/surface/space-based radar, electronic warfare, underwater acoustics, hyperspectral imaging, and EO/IR sensing. We work on full system prototypes, experiment campaigns, and next generation technology components. Specific technical areas include RF analog/digital hardware, acoustic hardware, signal processing algorithms, machine learning algorithms, tracking/fusion, autonomous systems, and real-time embedded processor implementation.

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 and for developing engineer-facing tools and processes to facilitate long-term software development.

• Collaboration:
  
  Work as part of a small, focused team to implement and test real-time applications featuring open architecture software principles.
• System Development:
  Leverage mature hardware systems and develop code to integrate them together, collaborating with SMEs across STR to leverage advanced algorithms where needed.
• System Test:
  Work closely with test leads in the SAAM group to leverage testing capabilities across M&S and live test, utilizing Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) infrastructure.
• Customer Engagement:
  Support and brief customers throughout the program lifecycle.

• Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to excel under limited guidance.
• Strong object-oriented programming skills in modern C++.
• Proficient in test-driven development and CI/CD practices.
• Experience with cross-platform development (Windows, Linux, iOS) and version control workflows.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python.
• BS with 2+ years experience or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, with U.S. citizenship required.

• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
• 2+ years of experience with open architecture systems such as OMS/UCI and A-GRA.
• Experience with radar or EO/IR systems.
• Familiarity with real-time algorithm optimization, especially for radar or remote sensing applications.
• Experience with software quality tools (static/dynamic analysis, automated testing frameworks).

Full-Time Salary Range: $111,000 - $140,000

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 appassist and provide your contact info.

Positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.