Senior Tracking Scientist

The Role

As a Senior Tracking Scientist at STR, you will help develop disruptive technologies focused on tracking and fusion programs. You will contribute to data analysis, algorithm development, engineering software, and validation/verification for novel application domains and modalities. You will explore fascinating datasets, develop cutting‑edge algorithmic techniques, and solve high‑impact, unique problems for our customers. In addition, you will participate on project teams and interact with customers.

This position is based in the Woburn, MA office and requires onsite presence.

• BS with at least 5 years of experience, MS with at least 3 years of experience, and/or PhD (or equivalent experience) in a scientific field such as applied math, physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or data science
• Experience with tracking technologies and estimation theory / statistics
• Experience with C++ programming language
• Ability to perform experiment design, performance modeling and simulation runs, and associated test verification and performance analysis
• Proficient in simulation capabilities, Monte Carlo methods, data structures
• Able to communicate technical foundations of models and algorithms
• Able to work and collaborate on multi‑disciplinary teams
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. government

• Have an active security clearance
• Experience in intelligence or military‑related mission areas
• Experience with common software development tools (e.g. Git, Linux, Anaconda, Docker)
• Expertise using Python and/or MATLAB for scientific programming, algorithm development, data analysis, and complex visualizations (e.g. Num Py, Sci Py, Pandas, Matplotlib)

Full‑Time Salary Range: $139,000 - $165,000

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.

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.