Full Stack Front-End Engineer

Senior Software Engineer The Mission

Do you want to build software that solves the world's most complex national security problems? At STR, we don’t just write code; we bridge the gap between cutting‑edge research and real‑world mission success. You will join a multidisciplinary powerhouse of software engineers, physicists, mathematicians, and data scientists dedicated to taking innovative ideas from a whiteboard concept to a mature, deployed implementation.

As part of the Knowledge Exploitation & Decisions Systems Group, you will work at the intersection of AI and human decision‑making. Our portfolio is diverse and high‑impact, including Command & Control (C2) via intuitive human‑machine interfaces that help operators make the best possible decisions in high‑pressure environments, Trusted AI & Autonomy via simulation platforms to test AI autonomy and evaluating the reliability and responsibility of autonomous systems, Advanced Reasoning via graph‑based reasoning and evolutionary algorithms for resilient workflow optimization, and enhancing language models to assess the feasibility of scientific claims.

• Build & Scale:
  Design and implement flexible microservices and high‑performance APIs within a robust Dev Sec Ops  ecosystem.
• Drive Deployment:
  Take technical ownership of features within a mature mission planning solution, guiding them through the critical transition from R&D into an active user community.
• Collaborate:
  Work closely with Ph.D. scientists and engineers to translate complex mathematical models and research into production‑grade, scalable software.
• Own Your Growth:
  Beyond your initial project, your trajectory will be driven by the intersection of your interests and our evolving R&D portfolio.

• Education:
  
  BS or MS in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Experience:
  
  5+ years (BS) or 1‑2+ years (MS) of professional experience building maintainable, well‑documented APIs and software.
• Technical Depth:
  Proven proficiency in Java and the Spring ecosystem, with a strong grasp of object‑oriented design patterns and a track record of building maintainable, well‑documented software.
• Independence:
  You are an autonomous contributor who can take a high‑level requirement and turn it into a working technical implementation with minimal supervision.
• Mindset:
  You are a trailblazer—someone comfortable with ambiguity and loving learning new libraries and languages on the fly.

• Primary:
  Java 17+, Spring Boot
• Infrastructure:
  Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka/NATS, Git Lab
• Secondary:
  Python (for AI/Data integration)

• Location:
  
  Hybrid at one of STR’s offices in Woburn, MA;
  Arlington, VA;
  Carlsbad, CA; or Aurora, CO.
• Travel:
  Periodic travel up to 20%.
• Clearance & Citizenship: U.S. citizenship required with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

STR is a growing defense technology company specialized in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security, including cyber, next‑generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, electronic warfare, and AI algorithms and analytics. We are 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 strive to push the envelope of technology, making the world safer.

Full‑Time Salary Range: $ to $. The salary range is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors such as experience, education, training, key skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.

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, please email appassist with your contact information.

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