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Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) / Facility Security Officer (FSO)
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Position Summary
STR seeks a skilled Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) to lead and maintain compliance for Special Access Programs (SAP) and classified programs at our new Atlanta facility. The CSSO will serve as the primary point of contact for SAP/SCI programs and ensure adherence to all applicable security policies and standards. The CSSO will also perform secondary Facility Security Officer (FSO) duties in support of STR’s Industrial Security Program, overseeing compliance with NISPOM and federal security requirements.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
CSSO Responsibilities (Primary):
• Maintain robust security posture and compliance for multiple classified/SAP programs in accordance with DoDM 5205.07, ICD 705, and IC/DOD security policies.
• Serve as primary liaison for SAP/SCI program security requirements; partner with STR Program Management and Security disciplines.
• Maintain accurate personnel security records in SIMS, JADE, and Scattered Castles.
• Conduct self-inspections, support staff assistance visits and manage external/internal program security assessments.
• Develop, review, and implement security policies, Standard Operating Procedures, Program Protection (P2), and OPSEC/transportation plans.
• Oversee classified material accountability, including Top Secret material.
• Write, interpret, and administer DD254s and program documentation.
• Review operational requirements and system specifications for incorporation of security measures.
• Interpret and apply security classification guidance for programs.
• Investigate/document security incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Provide security training: initial/refresher briefings, debriefings, and foreign travel briefings.
• Attend and participate in security and program meetings.
FSO Responsibilities (Secondary):
• Ensure full compliance with NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), FOCI, ITAR, and related government/contractual security requirements.
• Oversee the stand-up and management of new cleared facilities, including FCL approval and classified builds.
• Manage personnel clearances via DISS/NBIS, eQIP; handle onboarding, briefings, debriefings, and continuous vetting.
• Support KMP requirements and maintain Facility Security Clearance (FCL) records.
• Oversee physical security systems: access control, alarms, secure storage.
• Oversee classified material receipt, storage, transmission, and destruction while maintaining accurate accountability records.
• Prepare, issue, and track contract/subcontract DD254 forms.
• Conduct annual self-inspections and prepare for DCSA vulnerability assessments.
• Develop and deliver security training, including insider threat awareness.
• Report security incidents, suspicious contacts, and foreign travel, compliant with federal policies.
Required Qualifications
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SAP/SCI eligibility.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a CSSO, FSO, or Alternate FSO in the defense industry.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent relevant security experience.
• Completion of DCSA STEPP FSO Program Management Curriculum.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NISPOM, ICD 705, DoDM 5205.07, FOCI, ITAR, and relevant standards.
• Proficiency in DISS, NBIS, NISS, eQIP, SIMS, JADE, Scattered Castles, and MS Office.
• Experience in interpreting and implementing security classifications, contracts, and incident response/mitigation.
• Successful completion of CDSE’s “Intro to SAPs.”
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to discreetly/diplomatically manage sensitive and complex communications.
Preferred Skills
• Industrial Security Professional (ISP) or ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification.
• COMSEC Custodian and/or Insider Threat Program Officer (ITPSO) experience.
• Experience in classified information technology and physical/technical security.
Key Competencies
• Strong independent judgment and compliance orientation.
• Expertise in security policy interpretation and development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex or sensitive communication scenarios.
Physical Demands / Work Environment
• Onsite position in Atlanta, GA.
• Ability to stand, bend, move throughout the facility for audits/inspections.
• Occasional travel (approx. 5–10%) as required.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $125,000.00 to $155,000.00
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 appassist@str.us 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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Chief Mission Engineer (Full Stack)
The Team:
Information processing and sense-making systems are the lifeblood of national security efforts, facilitating an understanding of the global situation, strategic planning, and tactical execution. The reliability, accessibility, and sophistication of these systems can determine the outcomes of conflicts before they begin. STR’s Analytics and Command & Control (AC2) Division focuses on developing actionable, advanced technology solutions to provide asymmetric advantages within the information domain.
The Mission Applications (MA) Group within the AC2 Division specializes in ensuring the technology that STR creates produces outsized mission impact. Staff within the MA group have a deep understanding of missions and technology needs for national security with skills targeting transition of technology to operational use, including product management, UX Product implementation, software integration & mission engineering, platform engineering, DevOps, and program management. MA staff combine with other science and engineering staff from the various STR research and development groups to form dedicated product teams focused on accelerating the operational transition of cutting-edge software technologies.
The Role:
As the Chief Mission Engineer (Full Stack) in the Mission Applications Group, you will develop and deploy software essential for a specific, real-world objective or "mission" in partnership with our customers. You have: 1) expertise in developing and deploying software solutions in complex and high-security environments, 2) expertise in modern frameworks, building full stack applications, and integrating APIs for deployment in high-security environments , and 3) deep domain knowledge in the complex missions executed across the Department of Defense.
You will work as a leader of software teams to design, develop, and maintain software systems deployed in operational use. You have experience managing customer relationships while simultaneously leading engineering teams to ensure the delivered product meets the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance. This role includes:
- Build Prototype Capabilities: Break down use cases and user-defined problems, build an MVP, and rapidly evolve a solution into a cohesive application.
- Develop and Enhance Features: Create high-performance, visually appealing frontend solutions that handle complex use cases effectively. Ensure the product is fast, smooth, and intuitive to use, even under heavy load.
- System Integration: Leading cross functional engineering teams to design, build, and deploy a cohesive system. Integrate independent capabilities into existing solutions.
- Customer Collaboration: Working closely with end-users and customers, who are typically military or Government operators, to understand their requirements and translate them into software features. You are experienced in product discovery best practices.
- Deployment and Field Testing: Traveling to integration sites to deploy, test, and triage software in secure operational environments. On average, travel to customer sites should not exceed one week per month.
This role will take advantage of STR’s flexible, hybrid environment – when the work does not require use of STR’s or the customer’s facilities, you are welcome to work remotely.
Who You Are:
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Active US Security Clearance
- BS in Computer Science or related technical field with at least 15 years of work experience
- Experience deploying software for DoD or IC missions
- A passion for crafting user-centric interfaces and a keen eye for design details
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of modern technologies such as React, TypeScript, and Python
- Knowledge of performance-focused tools and techniques for rendering large datasets and building responsive, smooth interfaces
- A demonstrated ability to adopt new languages, libraries, and technologies
- Organized, detail-oriented, and with an ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Demonstrated experience as an effective communicator to both technical and non-technical audiences
Even Better:
- Active Security Clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI Eligibility
- Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field
- Prior US Military Service or experience in joint planning, large force battle monitoring, and fluidity with large force debrief best practices
- Experience in transitioning prototype software developed via research projects to operationally deployed capabilities
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $265,000.00 to $325,000.00
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
The Sensors Division at STR focuses on technology development for advanced sensor systems and platforms in support of national security requirements. Our particular focus areas include airborne/spaceborne/surface-based radar, electronic warfare, underwater acoustics, hyperspectral imaging, and EO/IR sensing. To support these missions, the Division’s efforts span multiple technical areas, including RF analog/digital hardware, acoustic hardware, signal processing algorithms, machine learning algorithms, systems analysis, and real-time embedded processor implementation.
The Algorithms, Processing and Experimentation (APEX) Group specializes in development of RF/radar modes, skills and applications, with particular emphasis on advanced signal processing chains and associated algorithm research. We mature these technologies with the objective of implementation, integration, and eventual utility in RF-based systems, typically tailoring our work for highly specific Defense (e.g., Air Force, Space Force, Navy, DARPA, etc.) and Intelligence Community needs.
About the Role:
As a Principal Signal Processing Researcher, you will create and lead technical teams that develop, test, integrate, and demonstrate novel signal processing, optimization, and machine learning algorithms for advanced electronic warfare and sensor applications.
A successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership skills and substantial expertise in several of the following areas: optimization, electronic warfare, adaptive signal processing, machine learning, algorithm development, algorithm integration, test & evaluation, model & simulation, systems engineering, radar systems, or communications systems. This position requires skills working as part of and leading multi-disciplinary teams designing, analyzing, integrating, and demonstrating signal processing algorithms for complex systems.
What you will do:
- Develop electronic warfare and radar system concepts, signal processing and machine learning algorithms, and RF solutions to remote sensing challenges
- Provide technical leadership to small, multi-disciplinary teams that develop, implement, test, and integrate novel sensing, electronic warfare, and signal processing systems
- Direct Modeling and Simulation activities of advanced RF systems in support of algorithm development, test, and integration
- Plan and support algorithm test and evaluation activities, including performance assessment in laboratory and field environments
- Clearly communicate with customers, stakeholders, sponsors, prime- and subcontractors
Who you are:
- Active Security Clearance, with eligibility to support special access programs, for which US Citizenship is required by the US government
- PhD, MS, or BS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related technical discipline with 8–10+ years of relevant experience depending on degree
- Strong scientific programming skills including Matlab, Python, Simulink and/or C/C++
- Strong communication skills and the ability to describe complex technical concepts to fellow researchers as well as to non-technical people
- Ability to translate customer requirements to determine research focus
- Ability to create and present deep technical briefings as well as high-level briefings to Customers and senior management
- Experience with designing, implementing, testing, and analyzing ML/AI algorithms
- Strong understanding of radar architectures, waveforms, modes, and RF signal chains
Even Better:
- Current TS/SSBI with SCI and ability to gain and hold SCI/SAP accreditations
- Experience with advanced RF system concepts, signal processing, open architectures, and systems integration
- Experience in Software Development
- Ability to survey literature to determine state-of-the-art, incorporate recent research, and transition it into integrated, tested solutions
- Understanding and experience interacting with decision-makers and customers to translate mission needs into an end-to-end, integrated analytical solution
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $206,000 - $284,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
The Sensors Division at STR focuses on technology development for advanced sensor systems and platforms in support of national security requirements. Our particular focus areas include airborne/spaceborne/surface-based radar, electronic warfare, underwater acoustics, hyperspectral imaging, and EO/IR sensing. To support these missions, the Division’s efforts span multiple technical areas, including RF analog/digital hardware, acoustic hardware, signal processing algorithms, machine learning algorithms, systems analysis, and real-time embedded processor implementation.
The Algorithms, Processing and Experimentation (APEX) Group specializes in development of RF/radar modes, skills and applications, with particular emphasis on advanced signal processing chains and associated algorithm research. We mature these technologies with the objective of implementation, integration, and eventual utility in RF-based systems, typically tailoring our work for highly specific Defense (e.g., Air Force, Space Force, Navy, DARPA, etc.) and Intelligence Community needs.
About the Role:
As a Principal Signal Processing Researcher, you will create and lead technical teams that develop, test, integrate, and demonstrate novel signal processing, optimization, and machine learning algorithms for advanced electronic warfare and sensor applications.
A successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership skills and substantial expertise in several of the following areas: optimization, electronic warfare, adaptive signal processing, machine learning, algorithm development, algorithm integration, test & evaluation, model & simulation, systems engineering, radar systems, or communications systems. This position requires skills working as part of and leading multi-disciplinary teams designing, analyzing, integrating, and demonstrating signal processing algorithms for complex systems.
What you will do:
- Develop electronic warfare and radar system concepts, signal processing and machine learning algorithms, and RF solutions to remote sensing challenges
- Provide technical leadership to small, multi-disciplinary teams that develop, implement, test, and integrate novel sensing, electronic warfare, and signal processing systems
- Direct Modeling and Simulation activities of advanced RF systems in support of algorithm development, test, and integration
- Plan and support algorithm test and evaluation activities, including performance assessment in laboratory and field environments
- Clearly communicate with customers, stakeholders, sponsors, prime- and subcontractors
Who you are:
- Active Security Clearance, with eligibility to support special access programs, for which US Citizenship is required by the US government
- PhD, MS, or BS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related technical discipline with 8–10+ years of relevant experience depending on degree
- Strong scientific programming skills including Matlab, Python, Simulink and/or C/C++
- Strong communication skills and the ability to describe complex technical concepts to fellow researchers as well as to non-technical people
- Ability to translate customer requirements to determine research focus
- Ability to create and present deep technical briefings as well as high-level briefings to Customers and senior management
- Experience with designing, implementing, testing, and analyzing ML/AI algorithms
- Strong understanding of radar architectures, waveforms, modes, and RF signal chains
Even Better:
- Current TS/SSBI with SCI and ability to gain and hold SCI/SAP accreditations
- Experience with advanced RF system concepts, signal processing, open architectures, and systems integration
- Experience in Software Development
- Ability to survey literature to determine state-of-the-art, incorporate recent research, and transition it into integrated, tested solutions
- Understanding and experience interacting with decision-makers and customers to translate mission needs into an end-to-end, integrated analytical solution
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $206,000 - $284,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
The Sensors Division at STR focuses on technology development for advanced sensor systems and platforms in support of national security requirements. Our particular focus areas include airborne/spaceborne/surface-based radar, electronic warfare, underwater acoustics, hyperspectral imaging, and EO/IR sensing. To support these missions, the Division’s efforts span multiple technical areas, including RF analog/digital hardware, acoustic hardware, signal processing algorithms, machine learning algorithms, systems analysis, and real-time embedded processor implementation.
The Algorithms, Processing and Experimentation (APEX) Group specializes in development of RF/radar modes, skills and applications, with particular emphasis on advanced signal processing chains and associated algorithm research. We mature these technologies with the objective of implementation, integration, and eventual utility in RF-based systems, typically tailoring our work for highly specific Defense (e.g., Air Force, Space Force, Navy, DARPA, etc.) and Intelligence Community needs.
About the Role:
As a Principal Signal Processing Researcher, you will create and lead technical teams that develop, test, integrate, and demonstrate novel signal processing, optimization, and machine learning algorithms for advanced electronic warfare and sensor applications.
A successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership skills and substantial expertise in several of the following areas: optimization, electronic warfare, adaptive signal processing, machine learning, algorithm development, algorithm integration, test & evaluation, model & simulation, systems engineering, radar systems, or communications systems. This position requires skills working as part of and leading multi-disciplinary teams designing, analyzing, integrating, and demonstrating signal processing algorithms for complex systems.
What you will do:
- Develop electronic warfare and radar system concepts, signal processing and machine learning algorithms, and RF solutions to remote sensing challenges
- Provide technical leadership to small, multi-disciplinary teams that develop, implement, test, and integrate novel sensing, electronic warfare, and signal processing systems
- Direct Modeling and Simulation activities of advanced RF systems in support of algorithm development, test, and integration
- Plan and support algorithm test and evaluation activities, including performance assessment in laboratory and field environments
- Clearly communicate with customers, stakeholders, sponsors, prime- and subcontractors
Who you are:
- Active Security Clearance, with eligibility to support special access programs, for which US Citizenship is required by the US government
- PhD, MS, or BS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related technical discipline with 8–10+ years of relevant experience depending on degree
- Strong scientific programming skills including Matlab, Python, Simulink and/or C/C++
- Strong communication skills and the ability to describe complex technical concepts to fellow researchers as well as to non-technical people
- Ability to translate customer requirements to determine research focus
- Ability to create and present deep technical briefings as well as high-level briefings to Customers and senior management
- Experience with designing, implementing, testing, and analyzing ML/AI algorithms
- Strong understanding of radar architectures, waveforms, modes, and RF signal chains
Even Better:
- Current TS/SSBI with SCI and ability to gain and hold SCI/SAP accreditations
- Experience with advanced RF system concepts, signal processing, open architectures, and systems integration
- Experience in Software Development
- Ability to survey literature to determine state-of-the-art, incorporate recent research, and transition it into integrated, tested solutions
- Understanding and experience interacting with decision-makers and customers to translate mission needs into an end-to-end, integrated analytical solution
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $206,000 - $284,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
The Sensors Division at STR focuses on technology development for advanced sensor systems and platforms in support of national security requirements. Our particular focus areas include airborne/spaceborne/surface-based radar, electronic warfare, underwater acoustics, hyperspectral imaging, and EO/IR sensing. To support these missions, the Division’s efforts span multiple technical areas, including RF analog/digital hardware, acoustic hardware, signal processing algorithms, machine learning algorithms, systems analysis, and real-time embedded processor implementation.
The Algorithms, Processing and Experimentation (APEX) Group specializes in development of RF/radar modes, skills and applications, with particular emphasis on advanced signal processing chains and associated algorithm research. We mature these technologies with the objective of implementation, integration, and eventual utility in RF-based systems, typically tailoring our work for highly specific Defense (e.g., Air Force, Space Force, Navy, DARPA, etc.) and Intelligence Community needs.
About the Role:
As a Principal Signal Processing Researcher, you will create and lead technical teams that develop, test, integrate, and demonstrate novel signal processing, optimization, and machine learning algorithms for advanced electronic warfare and sensor applications.
A successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership skills and substantial expertise in several of the following areas: optimization, electronic warfare, adaptive signal processing, machine learning, algorithm development, algorithm integration, test & evaluation, model & simulation, systems engineering, radar systems, or communications systems. This position requires skills working as part of and leading multi-disciplinary teams designing, analyzing, integrating, and demonstrating signal processing algorithms for complex systems.
What you will do:
- Develop electronic warfare and radar system concepts, signal processing and machine learning algorithms, and RF solutions to remote sensing challenges
- Provide technical leadership to small, multi-disciplinary teams that develop, implement, test, and integrate novel sensing, electronic warfare, and signal processing systems
- Direct Modeling and Simulation activities of advanced RF systems in support of algorithm development, test, and integration
- Plan and support algorithm test and evaluation activities, including performance assessment in laboratory and field environments
- Clearly communicate with customers, stakeholders, sponsors, prime- and subcontractors
Who you are:
- Active Security Clearance, with eligibility to support special access programs, for which US Citizenship is required by the US government
- PhD, MS, or BS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related technical discipline with 8–10+ years of relevant experience depending on degree
- Strong scientific programming skills including Matlab, Python, Simulink and/or C/C++
- Strong communication skills and the ability to describe complex technical concepts to fellow researchers as well as to non-technical people
- Ability to translate customer requirements to determine research focus
- Ability to create and present deep technical briefings as well as high-level briefings to Customers and senior management
- Experience with designing, implementing, testing, and analyzing ML/AI algorithms
- Strong understanding of radar architectures, waveforms, modes, and RF signal chains
Even Better:
- Current TS/SSBI with SCI and ability to gain and hold SCI/SAP accreditations
- Experience with advanced RF system concepts, signal processing, open architectures, and systems integration
- Experience in Software Development
- Ability to survey literature to determine state-of-the-art, incorporate recent research, and transition it into integrated, tested solutions
- Understanding and experience interacting with decision-makers and customers to translate mission needs into an end-to-end, integrated analytical solution
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $206,000 - $284,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
STR’s Analytics and Command & Control (AC2) Division focuses on developing actionable, advanced technology solutions to provide asymmetric advantages within the information domain.
The Mission Applications (MA) Group within the AC2 Division specializes in ensuring the technology that STR creates produces outsized mission impact. Staff within the MA group have a deep understanding of missions and technology needs for national security with skills targeting transition of technology to operational use, including product management, UX Product implementation, software integration & mission engineering, platform engineering, DevOps, and program management. MA staff combine with other science and engineering staff from the various STR research and development groups to form dedicated product teams focused on accelerating the operational transition of cutting-edge software technologies.
The Role:
A Test Lead coordinates all efforts associated with test, to include test-driven development and implementing automation for various elements of system test. This approach places a strong emphasis on all aspects of test (unit, integration, and system-level) to ensure STR is fulfilling the end-user's operational needs, thus enabling the success of the overall mission. Ensuring all facets of system test are accounted for in the end-to-end software development and deployment can significantly improve the impact of STR software.
We are seeking experienced candidates – preferably, established technical leads with experience as a test lead on a software development program and skill interfacing with teams of developers.
What you will do:
- Lead the development team in designing and implementing integration tests for innovative software services in an agile DevSecOps environment
- Collaborate with program leadership to prioritize test planning and execution activities
- Ongoing work includes developing and maintaining automated system and regression tests and working with program management/staff to identify key system-level test cases
- Hands-on experience with ability to quickly grasp overall system architecture picture is essential
Who You Are:
- Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility, for which U.S citizenship is needed by the U.S government
- BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field with a minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience. Equivalent experience will be considered.
- Experience with relevant technologies, including:
- Python
- Kafka
- RESTful services
- Gitlab, specifically Gitlab CI/CD and understanding pipelines
- Kubernetes (good familiarity with kubectl and experience putting together k8s yml config files)
- ELK stack tools
- Docker and docker-compose
- Java applications (e.g., deployment/configuration)
- xUnit-based test frameworks, primarily pytest, PyUnit, Jest, and Junit
- Web-based UI test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright)
Even Better:
- Active Security Clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI Eligibility
- Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field
- Located near STR offices in Woburn, MA, Arlington, VA, or San Diego, CA, Denver, CO or willing to relocate
- Demonstrated ability to work across DevOps and development teams to find solutions to enable automated testing
- Demonstrated test framework/infrastructure debugging skills, especially debugging microservices deployed to a cloud infrastructure (leverages multiple skills including kubectl, ELK, Docker knowledge
- Ability to fully understand the architecture of the system under test and to identify weak/failure points
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $175,000 - $240,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
STR’s Analytics and Command & Control (AC2) Division focuses on developing actionable, advanced technology solutions to provide asymmetric advantages within the information domain.
The Mission Applications (MA) Group within the AC2 Division specializes in ensuring the technology that STR creates produces outsized mission impact. Staff within the MA group have a deep understanding of missions and technology needs for national security with skills targeting transition of technology to operational use, including product management, UX Product implementation, software integration & mission engineering, platform engineering, DevOps, and program management. MA staff combine with other science and engineering staff from the various STR research and development groups to form dedicated product teams focused on accelerating the operational transition of cutting-edge software technologies.
The Role:
A Test Lead coordinates all efforts associated with test, to include test-driven development and implementing automation for various elements of system test. This approach places a strong emphasis on all aspects of test (unit, integration, and system-level) to ensure STR is fulfilling the end-user's operational needs, thus enabling the success of the overall mission. Ensuring all facets of system test are accounted for in the end-to-end software development and deployment can significantly improve the impact of STR software.
We are seeking experienced candidates – preferably, established technical leads with experience as a test lead on a software development program and skill interfacing with teams of developers.
What you will do:
- Lead the development team in designing and implementing integration tests for innovative software services in an agile DevSecOps environment
- Collaborate with program leadership to prioritize test planning and execution activities
- Ongoing work includes developing and maintaining automated system and regression tests and working with program management/staff to identify key system-level test cases
- Hands-on experience with ability to quickly grasp overall system architecture picture is essential
Who You Are:
- Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility, for which U.S citizenship is needed by the U.S government
- BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field with a minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience. Equivalent experience will be considered.
- Experience with relevant technologies, including:
- Python
- Kafka
- RESTful services
- Gitlab, specifically Gitlab CI/CD and understanding pipelines
- Kubernetes (good familiarity with kubectl and experience putting together k8s yml config files)
- ELK stack tools
- Docker and docker-compose
- Java applications (e.g., deployment/configuration)
- xUnit-based test frameworks, primarily pytest, PyUnit, Jest, and Junit
- Web-based UI test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright)
Even Better:
- Active Security Clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI Eligibility
- Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field
- Located near STR offices in Woburn, MA, Arlington, VA, or San Diego, CA, Denver, CO or willing to relocate
- Demonstrated ability to work across DevOps and development teams to find solutions to enable automated testing
- Demonstrated test framework/infrastructure debugging skills, especially debugging microservices deployed to a cloud infrastructure (leverages multiple skills including kubectl, ELK, Docker knowledge
- Ability to fully understand the architecture of the system under test and to identify weak/failure points
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $175,000 - $240,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
STR’s Analytics and Command & Control (AC2) Division focuses on developing actionable, advanced technology solutions to provide asymmetric advantages within the information domain.
The Mission Applications (MA) Group within the AC2 Division specializes in ensuring the technology that STR creates produces outsized mission impact. Staff within the MA group have a deep understanding of missions and technology needs for national security with skills targeting transition of technology to operational use, including product management, UX Product implementation, software integration & mission engineering, platform engineering, DevOps, and program management. MA staff combine with other science and engineering staff from the various STR research and development groups to form dedicated product teams focused on accelerating the operational transition of cutting-edge software technologies.
The Role:
A Test Lead coordinates all efforts associated with test, to include test-driven development and implementing automation for various elements of system test. This approach places a strong emphasis on all aspects of test (unit, integration, and system-level) to ensure STR is fulfilling the end-user's operational needs, thus enabling the success of the overall mission. Ensuring all facets of system test are accounted for in the end-to-end software development and deployment can significantly improve the impact of STR software.
We are seeking experienced candidates – preferably, established technical leads with experience as a test lead on a software development program and skill interfacing with teams of developers.
What you will do:
- Lead the development team in designing and implementing integration tests for innovative software services in an agile DevSecOps environment
- Collaborate with program leadership to prioritize test planning and execution activities
- Ongoing work includes developing and maintaining automated system and regression tests and working with program management/staff to identify key system-level test cases
- Hands-on experience with ability to quickly grasp overall system architecture picture is essential
Who You Are:
- Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility, for which U.S citizenship is needed by the U.S government
- BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field with a minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience. Equivalent experience will be considered.
- Experience with relevant technologies, including:
- Python
- Kafka
- RESTful services
- Gitlab, specifically Gitlab CI/CD and understanding pipelines
- Kubernetes (good familiarity with kubectl and experience putting together k8s yml config files)
- ELK stack tools
- Docker and docker-compose
- Java applications (e.g., deployment/configuration)
- xUnit-based test frameworks, primarily pytest, PyUnit, Jest, and Junit
- Web-based UI test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright)
Even Better:
- Active Security Clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI Eligibility
- Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field
- Located near STR offices in Woburn, MA, Arlington, VA, or San Diego, CA, Denver, CO or willing to relocate
- Demonstrated ability to work across DevOps and development teams to find solutions to enable automated testing
- Demonstrated test framework/infrastructure debugging skills, especially debugging microservices deployed to a cloud infrastructure (leverages multiple skills including kubectl, ELK, Docker knowledge
- Ability to fully understand the architecture of the system under test and to identify weak/failure points
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $175,000 - $240,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
STR’s Analytics and Command & Control (AC2) Division focuses on developing actionable, advanced technology solutions to provide asymmetric advantages within the information domain.
The Mission Applications (MA) Group within the AC2 Division specializes in ensuring the technology that STR creates produces outsized mission impact. Staff within the MA group have a deep understanding of missions and technology needs for national security with skills targeting transition of technology to operational use, including product management, UX Product implementation, software integration & mission engineering, platform engineering, DevOps, and program management. MA staff combine with other science and engineering staff from the various STR research and development groups to form dedicated product teams focused on accelerating the operational transition of cutting-edge software technologies.
The Role:
A Test Lead coordinates all efforts associated with test, to include test-driven development and implementing automation for various elements of system test. This approach places a strong emphasis on all aspects of test (unit, integration, and system-level) to ensure STR is fulfilling the end-user's operational needs, thus enabling the success of the overall mission. Ensuring all facets of system test are accounted for in the end-to-end software development and deployment can significantly improve the impact of STR software.
We are seeking experienced candidates – preferably, established technical leads with experience as a test lead on a software development program and skill interfacing with teams of developers.
What you will do:
- Lead the development team in designing and implementing integration tests for innovative software services in an agile DevSecOps environment
- Collaborate with program leadership to prioritize test planning and execution activities
- Ongoing work includes developing and maintaining automated system and regression tests and working with program management/staff to identify key system-level test cases
- Hands-on experience with ability to quickly grasp overall system architecture picture is essential
Who You Are:
- Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility, for which U.S citizenship is needed by the U.S government
- BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field with a minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience. Equivalent experience will be considered.
- Experience with relevant technologies, including:
- Python
- Kafka
- RESTful services
- Gitlab, specifically Gitlab CI/CD and understanding pipelines
- Kubernetes (good familiarity with kubectl and experience putting together k8s yml config files)
- ELK stack tools
- Docker and docker-compose
- Java applications (e.g., deployment/configuration)
- xUnit-based test frameworks, primarily pytest, PyUnit, Jest, and Junit
- Web-based UI test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright)
Even Better:
- Active Security Clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI Eligibility
- Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field
- Located near STR offices in Woburn, MA, Arlington, VA, or San Diego, CA, Denver, CO or willing to relocate
- Demonstrated ability to work across DevOps and development teams to find solutions to enable automated testing
- Demonstrated test framework/infrastructure debugging skills, especially debugging microservices deployed to a cloud infrastructure (leverages multiple skills including kubectl, ELK, Docker knowledge
- Ability to fully understand the architecture of the system under test and to identify weak/failure points
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $175,000 - $240,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
Information processing and sense-making systems are the lifeblood of national security efforts, facilitating an understanding of the global situation, strategic planning, and tactical execution. The reliability, accessibility, and sophistication of these systems can determine the outcomes of conflicts before they begin. STR’s Analytics and Command & Control (AC2) Division focuses on developing actionable, advanced technology solutions to provide asymmetric advantages within the information domain.
The Mission Applications (MA) Group within the AC2 Division specializes in ensuring the technology that STR creates produces outsized mission impact. Staff within the MA group have a deep understanding of missions and technology needs for national security with skills targeting transition of technology to operational use, including product management, UX Product implementation, software integration & mission engineering, platform engineering, DevOps, and program management. MA staff combine with other science and engineering staff from the various STR research and development groups to form dedicated product teams focused on accelerating the operational transition of cutting-edge software technologies.
The Role:
As a Mission Engineer (Full Stack) in the Mission Applications Group, you will develop and deploy software essential for a specific, real-world objective or "mission" in partnership with our customers. You have: 1) expertise in developing and deploying software solutions in complex and high-security environments, 2) deep domain knowledge in the complex missions executed across the Department of Defense, and 3) expertise in modern frameworks, building full stack applications, and integrating APIs for deployment in high-security environments.
You will work as a leader of software teams to design, develop, and maintain software systems deployed in operational use. You have experience managing customer relationships while simultaneously leading engineering teams to ensure the delivered product meets the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance.
What you will do:
- Build Prototype Capabilities: Break down use cases and user-defined problems, build an MVP, and rapidly evolve a solution into a cohesive application
- Develop and Enhance Features: Create high-performance, visually appealing frontend solutions that handle complex use cases effectively. Ensure the product is fast, smooth, and intuitive to use, even under heavy load
- System Integration: Leading cross functional engineering teams to design, build, and deploy a cohesive system. Integrate independent capabilities into existing solutions
- Customer Collaboration: Working closely with end-users and customers, who are typically military or Government operators, to understand their requirements and translate them into software features. You are experienced in product discovery best practices
- Deployment and Field Testing: Traveling to integration sites to deploy, test, and triage software in secure operational environments. On average, travel to customer sites should not exceed one week per month
Who You Are:
- Ability to obtain security clearance, for which U.S Citizenship is needed by the U.S government
- BS in Computer Science or related technical field with at least 7 years of work experience. Equivalent experience will be considered
- Experience deploying software for DoD or IC missions
- A passion for crafting user-centric interfaces and a keen eye for design details
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of modern technologies such as React, TypeScript, and Python
- Knowledge of performance-focused tools and techniques for rendering large datasets and building responsive, smooth interfaces
- A demonstrated ability to adopt new languages, libraries, and technologies
- Organized, detail-oriented, and with an ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Demonstrated experience as an effective communicator to both technical and non-technical audiences
Even Better:
- Active Security Clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI Eligibility
- Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field
- Prior US Military Service with experience in joint planning, large force battle monitoring, and fluidity with large force debrief best practices
- Located in San Diego, CA, Denver, CO, Arlington, VA, or Boston, MA, or willing to relocate
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $175,000 - $240,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
Information processing and sense-making systems are the lifeblood of national security efforts, facilitating an understanding of the global situation, strategic planning, and tactical execution. The reliability, accessibility, and sophistication of these systems can determine the outcomes of conflicts before they begin. STR’s Analytics and Command & Control (AC2) Division focuses on developing actionable, advanced technology solutions to provide asymmetric advantages within the information domain.
The Mission Applications (MA) Group within the AC2 Division specializes in ensuring the technology that STR creates produces outsized mission impact. Staff within the MA group have a deep understanding of missions and technology needs for national security with skills targeting transition of technology to operational use, including product management, UX Product implementation, software integration & mission engineering, platform engineering, DevOps, and program management. MA staff combine with other science and engineering staff from the various STR research and development groups to form dedicated product teams focused on accelerating the operational transition of cutting-edge software technologies.
The Role:
As a Lead Mission Engineer (DevOps) in the Mission Applications Group, you will develop and deploy software essential for a specific, real-world objective or "mission" in partnership with our customers. You have: 1) expertise in developing and deploying software solutions in complex and high-security environments, 2) deep domain knowledge in the complex missions executed across the Department of Defense, and 3) expertise in modern frameworks, building full stack applications, and integrating APIs for deployment in high-security environments.
You will work as a leader of software teams to design, develop, and maintain infrastructure and tooling to deploy software in operational use. You have experience managing relationships with customer environments while simultaneously leading engineering teams to ensure the delivered product meets the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance.
What you will do:
- Supporting cloud (e.g., AWS) toolsets in unclassified environments
- Configuring and maintaining multiple CI/CD environments at different classification levels, focusing on developer productivity, application performance, security monitoring, and alerting
- Deployment and Field Testing: Traveling to integration sites to deploy, test, and triage software in secure operational environments
- Running and managing incident response and post-outage reviews to improve deployment, monitoring, and alerting processes
- Coaching team members on DevOps best practices while continuously helping to improve processes.
Who You Are:
- Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility, for which U.S citizenship is needed by the U.S government
- BS in Computer Science or related technical field with at least 7 years of work experience. Equivalent experience will be considered
- Experience deploying software for DoD or IC missions
- A passion for crafting user-centric interfaces and a keen eye for design details
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of modern technologies such as React, TypeScript, and Python
- Knowledge of performance-focused tools and techniques for rendering large datasets and building responsive, smooth interfaces
- A demonstrated ability to adopt new languages, libraries, and technologies
- Organized, detail-oriented, and with an ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Demonstrated experience as an effective communicator to both technical and non-technical audiences
Even Better:
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field
- Prior US Military Service with experience in joint planning, large force battle monitoring, and fluidity with large force debrief best practices
- Located in San Diego, CA, Denver, CO, Arlington, VA, Boston, MA, or willing to relocate
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $175,000 - $240,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
Information processing and sense-making systems are the lifeblood of national security efforts, facilitating an understanding of the global situation, strategic planning, and tactical execution. The reliability, accessibility, and sophistication of these systems can determine the outcomes of conflicts before they begin. STR’s Analytics and Command & Control (AC2) Division focuses on developing actionable, advanced technology solutions to provide asymmetric advantages within the information domain.
The Mission Applications (MA) Group within the AC2 Division specializes in ensuring the technology that STR creates produces outsized mission impact. Staff within the MA group have a deep understanding of missions and technology needs for national security with skills targeting transition of technology to operational use, including product management, UX Product implementation, software integration & mission engineering, platform engineering, DevOps, and program management. MA staff combine with other science and engineering staff from the various STR research and development groups to form dedicated product teams focused on accelerating the operational transition of cutting-edge software technologies.
The Role:
As a Lead Mission Engineer (DevOps) in the Mission Applications Group, you will develop and deploy software essential for a specific, real-world objective or "mission" in partnership with our customers. You have: 1) expertise in developing and deploying software solutions in complex and high-security environments, 2) deep domain knowledge in the complex missions executed across the Department of Defense, and 3) expertise in modern frameworks, building full stack applications, and integrating APIs for deployment in high-security environments.
You will work as a leader of software teams to design, develop, and maintain infrastructure and tooling to deploy software in operational use. You have experience managing relationships with customer environments while simultaneously leading engineering teams to ensure the delivered product meets the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance.
What you will do:
- Supporting cloud (e.g., AWS) toolsets in unclassified environments
- Configuring and maintaining multiple CI/CD environments at different classification levels, focusing on developer productivity, application performance, security monitoring, and alerting
- Deployment and Field Testing: Traveling to integration sites to deploy, test, and triage software in secure operational environments
- Running and managing incident response and post-outage reviews to improve deployment, monitoring, and alerting processes
- Coaching team members on DevOps best practices while continuously helping to improve processes.
Who You Are:
- Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility, for which U.S citizenship is needed by the U.S government
- BS in Computer Science or related technical field with at least 7 years of work experience. Equivalent experience will be considered
- Experience deploying software for DoD or IC missions
- A passion for crafting user-centric interfaces and a keen eye for design details
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of modern technologies such as React, TypeScript, and Python
- Knowledge of performance-focused tools and techniques for rendering large datasets and building responsive, smooth interfaces
- A demonstrated ability to adopt new languages, libraries, and technologies
- Organized, detail-oriented, and with an ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Demonstrated experience as an effective communicator to both technical and non-technical audiences
Even Better:
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field
- Prior US Military Service with experience in joint planning, large force battle monitoring, and fluidity with large force debrief best practices
- Located in San Diego, CA, Denver, CO, Arlington, VA, Boston, MA, or willing to relocate
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $175,000 - $240,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
Information processing and sense-making systems are the lifeblood of national security efforts, facilitating an understanding of the global situation, strategic planning, and tactical execution. The reliability, accessibility, and sophistication of these systems can determine the outcomes of conflicts before they begin. STR’s Analytics and Command & Control (AC2) Division focuses on developing actionable, advanced technology solutions to provide asymmetric advantages within the information domain.
The Mission Applications (MA) Group within the AC2 Division specializes in ensuring the technology that STR creates produces outsized mission impact. Staff within the MA group have a deep understanding of missions and technology needs for national security with skills targeting transition of technology to operational use, including product management, UX Product implementation, software integration & mission engineering, platform engineering, DevOps, and program management. MA staff combine with other science and engineering staff from the various STR research and development groups to form dedicated product teams focused on accelerating the operational transition of cutting-edge software technologies.
The Role:
As a Lead Mission Engineer (DevOps) in the Mission Applications Group, you will develop and deploy software essential for a specific, real-world objective or "mission" in partnership with our customers. You have: 1) expertise in developing and deploying software solutions in complex and high-security environments, 2) deep domain knowledge in the complex missions executed across the Department of Defense, and 3) expertise in modern frameworks, building full stack applications, and integrating APIs for deployment in high-security environments.
You will work as a leader of software teams to design, develop, and maintain infrastructure and tooling to deploy software in operational use. You have experience managing relationships with customer environments while simultaneously leading engineering teams to ensure the delivered product meets the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance.
What you will do:
- Supporting cloud (e.g., AWS) toolsets in unclassified environments
- Configuring and maintaining multiple CI/CD environments at different classification levels, focusing on developer productivity, application performance, security monitoring, and alerting
- Deployment and Field Testing: Traveling to integration sites to deploy, test, and triage software in secure operational environments
- Running and managing incident response and post-outage reviews to improve deployment, monitoring, and alerting processes
- Coaching team members on DevOps best practices while continuously helping to improve processes.
Who You Are:
- Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility, for which U.S citizenship is needed by the U.S government
- BS in Computer Science or related technical field with at least 7 years of work experience. Equivalent experience will be considered
- Experience deploying software for DoD or IC missions
- A passion for crafting user-centric interfaces and a keen eye for design details
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of modern technologies such as React, TypeScript, and Python
- Knowledge of performance-focused tools and techniques for rendering large datasets and building responsive, smooth interfaces
- A demonstrated ability to adopt new languages, libraries, and technologies
- Organized, detail-oriented, and with an ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Demonstrated experience as an effective communicator to both technical and non-technical audiences
Even Better:
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field
- Prior US Military Service with experience in joint planning, large force battle monitoring, and fluidity with large force debrief best practices
- Located in San Diego, CA, Denver, CO, Arlington, VA, Boston, MA, or willing to relocate
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $175,000 - $240,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
Information processing and sense-making systems are the lifeblood of national security efforts, facilitating an understanding of the global situation, strategic planning, and tactical execution. The reliability, accessibility, and sophistication of these systems can determine the outcomes of conflicts before they begin. STR’s Analytics and Command & Control (AC2) Division focuses on developing actionable, advanced technology solutions to provide asymmetric advantages within the information domain.
The Mission Applications (MA) Group within the AC2 Division specializes in ensuring the technology that STR creates produces outsized mission impact. Staff within the MA group have a deep understanding of missions and technology needs for national security with skills targeting transition of technology to operational use, including product management, UX Product implementation, software integration & mission engineering, platform engineering, DevOps, and program management. MA staff combine with other science and engineering staff from the various STR research and development groups to form dedicated product teams focused on accelerating the operational transition of cutting-edge software technologies.
The Role:
As a Lead Mission Engineer (DevOps) in the Mission Applications Group, you will develop and deploy software essential for a specific, real-world objective or "mission" in partnership with our customers. You have: 1) expertise in developing and deploying software solutions in complex and high-security environments, 2) deep domain knowledge in the complex missions executed across the Department of Defense, and 3) expertise in modern frameworks, building full stack applications, and integrating APIs for deployment in high-security environments.
You will work as a leader of software teams to design, develop, and maintain infrastructure and tooling to deploy software in operational use. You have experience managing relationships with customer environments while simultaneously leading engineering teams to ensure the delivered product meets the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance.
What you will do:
- Supporting cloud (e.g., AWS) toolsets in unclassified environments
- Configuring and maintaining multiple CI/CD environments at different classification levels, focusing on developer productivity, application performance, security monitoring, and alerting
- Deployment and Field Testing: Traveling to integration sites to deploy, test, and triage software in secure operational environments
- Running and managing incident response and post-outage reviews to improve deployment, monitoring, and alerting processes
- Coaching team members on DevOps best practices while continuously helping to improve processes.
Who You Are:
- Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility, for which U.S citizenship is needed by the U.S government
- BS in Computer Science or related technical field with at least 7 years of work experience. Equivalent experience will be considered
- Experience deploying software for DoD or IC missions
- A passion for crafting user-centric interfaces and a keen eye for design details
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of modern technologies such as React, TypeScript, and Python
- Knowledge of performance-focused tools and techniques for rendering large datasets and building responsive, smooth interfaces
- A demonstrated ability to adopt new languages, libraries, and technologies
- Organized, detail-oriented, and with an ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Demonstrated experience as an effective communicator to both technical and non-technical audiences
Even Better:
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field
- Prior US Military Service with experience in joint planning, large force battle monitoring, and fluidity with large force debrief best practices
- Located in San Diego, CA, Denver, CO, Arlington, VA, Boston, MA, or willing to relocate
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $175,000 - $240,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
The Real-time Architectures, Integration, and Demonstration (RAID) Group focuses on transition of algorithms from concept to real-time software, providing open architecture expertise, and facilitating integration of capabilities for experimentation, test, and deployment.
The Role:
As a Senior Software Engineer for Integration and Test you will focus on supporting the development, integration, and validation of real-time RF sensor software systems. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to implement software components, integrate algorithms into open architecture frameworks, and develop test infrastructure to validate system performance. This role emphasizes hands-on software development, open system integration, integrating software components across distributed architectures and with hardware platforms, and rigorous testing of real-time applications.
What you will do:
- Implement software components for real-time sensor systems in C/C++
- Integrate signal processing algorithms into open architecture software frameworks
- Develop and execute integration tests and system-level validation tests
- Debug software issues in real-time, multi-threaded, and distributed systems
- Work with senior engineers to translate algorithm specifications into software implementations
- Develop test scripts and automated testing infrastructure
- Perform hands-on lab work with signal processing hardware and test equipment
- Document software designs, test procedures, results, and technical reports
- Support system demonstrations and field testing activities
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to software quality improvements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including algorithm developers, systems engineers, and integration staff
- Support approximately 20% travel for integration events, field testing, and customer demonstrations
Who you are:
- Active clearance at the Secret level with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is a government requirement
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with relevant experience depending on degree (BS +5 years, MS +3 years, PhD +1 year)
- Experienced in software development (internships and academic projects count)
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming
- Experience with version control systems (Git)
- Experience with Linux
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
- Strong willingness to learn signal processing and real-time embedded systems
Even Better:
- Active Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Python or MATLAB
- Experience with hands-on hardware testing and lab equipment
- Coursework or experience in signal processing
- Experience with real-time or embedded software development
- Knowledge of multithreaded programming and synchronization
- Understanding of open architecture principles and standards
Join us and be part of a team that's making an impact at the forefront of technology and innovation.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $134,000 - $184,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
The Real-time Architectures, Integration, and Demonstration (RAID) Group focuses on transition of algorithms from concept to real-time software, providing open architecture expertise, and facilitating integration of capabilities for experimentation, test, and deployment.
The Role:
As a Senior Software Engineer for Integration and Test you will focus on supporting the development, integration, and validation of real-time RF sensor software systems. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to implement software components, integrate algorithms into open architecture frameworks, and develop test infrastructure to validate system performance. This role emphasizes hands-on software development, open system integration, integrating software components across distributed architectures and with hardware platforms, and rigorous testing of real-time applications.
What you will do:
- Implement software components for real-time sensor systems in C/C++
- Integrate signal processing algorithms into open architecture software frameworks
- Develop and execute integration tests and system-level validation tests
- Debug software issues in real-time, multi-threaded, and distributed systems
- Work with senior engineers to translate algorithm specifications into software implementations
- Develop test scripts and automated testing infrastructure
- Perform hands-on lab work with signal processing hardware and test equipment
- Document software designs, test procedures, results, and technical reports
- Support system demonstrations and field testing activities
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to software quality improvements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including algorithm developers, systems engineers, and integration staff
- Support approximately 20% travel for integration events, field testing, and customer demonstrations
Who you are:
- Active clearance at the Secret level with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is a government requirement
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with relevant experience depending on degree (BS +5 years, MS +3 years, PhD +1 year)
- Experienced in software development (internships and academic projects count)
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming
- Experience with version control systems (Git)
- Experience with Linux
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
- Strong willingness to learn signal processing and real-time embedded systems
Even Better:
- Active Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Python or MATLAB
- Experience with hands-on hardware testing and lab equipment
- Coursework or experience in signal processing
- Experience with real-time or embedded software development
- Knowledge of multithreaded programming and synchronization
- Understanding of open architecture principles and standards
Join us and be part of a team that's making an impact at the forefront of technology and innovation.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $134,000 - $184,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
The Real-time Architectures, Integration, and Demonstration (RAID) Group focuses on transition of algorithms from concept to real-time software, providing open architecture expertise, and facilitating integration of capabilities for experimentation, test, and deployment.
The Role:
As a Senior Software Engineer for Integration and Test you will focus on supporting the development, integration, and validation of real-time RF sensor software systems. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to implement software components, integrate algorithms into open architecture frameworks, and develop test infrastructure to validate system performance. This role emphasizes hands-on software development, open system integration, integrating software components across distributed architectures and with hardware platforms, and rigorous testing of real-time applications.
What you will do:
- Implement software components for real-time sensor systems in C/C++
- Integrate signal processing algorithms into open architecture software frameworks
- Develop and execute integration tests and system-level validation tests
- Debug software issues in real-time, multi-threaded, and distributed systems
- Work with senior engineers to translate algorithm specifications into software implementations
- Develop test scripts and automated testing infrastructure
- Perform hands-on lab work with signal processing hardware and test equipment
- Document software designs, test procedures, results, and technical reports
- Support system demonstrations and field testing activities
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to software quality improvements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including algorithm developers, systems engineers, and integration staff
- Support approximately 20% travel for integration events, field testing, and customer demonstrations
Who you are:
- Active clearance at the Secret level with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is a government requirement
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with relevant experience depending on degree (BS +5 years, MS +3 years, PhD +1 year)
- Experienced in software development (internships and academic projects count)
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming
- Experience with version control systems (Git)
- Experience with Linux
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
- Strong willingness to learn signal processing and real-time embedded systems
Even Better:
- Active Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Python or MATLAB
- Experience with hands-on hardware testing and lab equipment
- Coursework or experience in signal processing
- Experience with real-time or embedded software development
- Knowledge of multithreaded programming and synchronization
- Understanding of open architecture principles and standards
Join us and be part of a team that's making an impact at the forefront of technology and innovation.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $134,000 - $184,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
The Real-time Architectures, Integration, and Demonstration (RAID) Group focuses on transition of algorithms from concept to real-time software, providing open architecture expertise, and facilitating integration of capabilities for experimentation, test, and deployment.
The Role:
As a Program Manager you will coordinate the execution of software development efforts across multiple teams where you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting for complex software development projects targeting real-time RF sensor systems. You will work closely with Principal Investigators, Chief Engineers, and technical staff to ensure successful delivery of capabilities to sponsors.
As the Operations Lead you will coordinate, organize, and oversee execution of support activities across the full portfolio on programs within the RAID Group. This will include assisting with financial planning and metrics tracking, staff allocation, security and IT support coordination and other cross-organization collaboration.
What you will do:
- Coordinate software development projects across multiple programs within the RAID portfolio
- Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules and track program execution
- Prepare technical reports, status briefings, and deliverables for sponsors and internal reviews
- Manage program budgets, financial forecasts, and resource allocation
- Track and manage program risks, issues, and action items; develop and execute mitigation strategies
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between technical teams, leadership, and customers
- Lead proposal development efforts including technical approach and scheduling
- Interface with sponsor Program Managers, technical points of contact, and customer stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with contract requirements and government regulations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including algorithm developers, systems engineers, and integration staff
- Coordinate staff planning for the RAID team to resource cross-organizational projects
- Collaborate across the operations teams (e.g. contracts, finance, security, IT/IA, etc.) to ensure continued, timely support for current an upcoming projects
- Support approximately 20% travel for customer meetings, program reviews, and integration events
Who you are:
- Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is a government requirement
- BS, MS, or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field with 2-7+ years of relevant program management experience depending on degree (BS +7 years, MS +5 years, PhD +2 years)
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and customers
- Experience with:
- Managing / coordinating projects where software is a key component
- Integrated master schedule creation and management
- Technical writing, presentation skills, delivery of reviews for sponsors
- Government reporting requirements and contract management
- Budget management, financial tracking and forecasting, risk management
- Proposal leadership and development and contributing to marketing efforts
Even Better:
- Active Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
- Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Confluence, etc.)
- Strong risk management and problem-solving skills
- Experience with:
- Effective collaboration with cross-functional technical teams
- Management of sensor software development programs
- Earned Value Management (EVM)
- PMP, DAWIA, or similar program management certification
- Technical understanding of RF signal processing systems
Join us and be part of a team that's making an impact at the forefront of technology and innovation.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $140,000 - $193,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
The Real-time Architectures, Integration, and Demonstration (RAID) Group focuses on transition of algorithms from concept to real-time software, providing open architecture expertise, and facilitating integration of capabilities for experimentation, test, and deployment.
The Role:
As a Senior DevOps Engineer you will establish and maintain a continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI/CD) infrastructure for real-time embedded systems software. You will work with software development teams to implement build automation, testing frameworks, containerization, and deployment pipelines for complex embedded and distributed systems. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining development environments, build systems, and tooling that enable rapid prototyping and transition of algorithms from research to real-time implementation.
What you will do:
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for multi-language, multi-platform software projects
- Establish and maintain containerized development and deployment environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Implement automated build systems for C/C++ and Python codebases using CMake, Conan, and similar tools
- Create and maintain automated testing frameworks (unit tests, integration tests, system tests)
- Implement security scanning and vulnerability assessment tools in CI/CD pipelines
- Manage version control workflows and branching strategies for collaborative development
- Configure and maintain GitLab runners, build agents, and testing infrastructure across multiple sites
- Develop scripts and tools to automate software deployment to embedded and distributed systems
- Monitor build health, test coverage, code quality metrics, and system performance
- Support developers across multiple teams in resolving build, dependency, and environment issues
- Document DevOps processes, tools, best practices, and technical documentation
- Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, security, IT, and integration teams
- Support approximately 20% travel for system integration events and customer demonstrations
Who you are:
- Active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is a government requirement
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with relevant experience depending on degree (BS +5 years, MS +3 years, PhD +1 year)
- Strong proficiency with Linux system administration and embedded Linux environments
- Experience with:
- CI/CD platforms (GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar)
- Scripting languages (Bash, Python)
- Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Build systems for C/C++ projects (CMake, Make, or similar)
- Version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
Even Better:
- Active Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
- DevOps or software infrastructure engineering experience
- Experience with:
- Real-time embedded systems software development
- Package management systems (Conan, vcpkg, Artifactory)
- Static analysis tools, code coverage tools, and performance profiling
- Security scanning and vulnerability assessment tools (SonarQube, Trivy, etc.)
Join us and be part of a team that's making an impact at the forefront of technology and innovation.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $134,000 - $184,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
The Real-time Architectures, Integration, and Demonstration (RAID) Group focuses on transition of algorithms from concept to real-time software, providing open architecture expertise, and facilitating integration of capabilities for experimentation, test, and deployment.
The Role:
As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead technical teams developing real-time software for advanced RF sensor systems. You will architect software solutions compliant with open architecture standards, lead the transition of algorithms from concept to real-time implementation, and mentor junior engineers.
What you will do:
- Lead technical teams in architecting, developing, and deploying real-time RF sensor software derived from diverse sources
- Transition advanced algorithms from MATLAB/Python prototypes to optimized production C/C++ implementations within open architecture frameworks
- Optimize software performance for real-time, resource-constrained systems with strict latency requirements
- Architect communication infrastructure and data flows for distributed processing systems
- Lead end-to-end open system integration efforts including hardware-in-the-loop testing, ensuring seamless integration across distributed architectures, external systems, and hardware platforms
- Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and technical risk assessments and ensure software compliance with open architecture standards and frameworks
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers
- Write technical reports, create briefings, and present results to sponsors and senior management
- Interface with customers, program managers, and stakeholders to define technical requirements
- Lead proposal development efforts including technical approach definition, cost estimation, and white paper development
- Collaborate with algorithm developers, systems engineers, RF hardware engineers, and integration teams across programs
- Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in real-time software development
- Support approximately 20% travel for customer meetings, integration events, and field demonstrations
Who you are:
- Active clearance at the Secret level with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the US government
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field with a minimum of 5-10+ years of relevant work experience depending on degree (BS +10 years, MS +8 years, PhD +5 years)
- Experience in two or more of the following areas:
- Professional software development, C++ for high-performance real-time applications, real-time software for signal processing or sensing applications, Architecture development, leading complex software development efforts, open systems architecture integration, hardware / software integration, proposal leadership
Even Better:
- Active Top Secret Security Clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
- Strong testing mindset with experience in unit testing, integration testing, and continuous testing frameworks
- Experience with:
- Multithreaded programming, distributed systems, performance optimization
- Real-time constraints, latency budgets, and deterministic behavior
- RF signal processing concepts
- GPU programming and optimization (CUDA, OpenCL)
- Containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
- Linux and embedded systems development
- MATLAB and/or Python for algorithm prototyping
Join us and be part of a team that's making an impact at the forefront of technology and innovation. Come be part of our mission to drive innovation and make a difference in the world.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $206,000 - $284,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
The Real-time Architectures, Integration, and Demonstration (RAID) Group focuses on transition of algorithms from concept to real-time software, providing open architecture expertise, and facilitating integration of capabilities for experimentation, test, and deployment.
The Role:
As a Program Manager you will coordinate the execution of software development efforts across multiple teams where you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting for complex software development projects targeting real-time RF sensor systems. You will work closely with Principal Investigators, Chief Engineers, and technical staff to ensure successful delivery of capabilities to sponsors.
As the Operations Lead you will coordinate, organize, and oversee execution of support activities across the full portfolio on programs within the RAID Group. This will include assisting with financial planning and metrics tracking, staff allocation, security and IT support coordination and other cross-organization collaboration.
What you will do:
- Coordinate software development projects across multiple programs within the RAID portfolio
- Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules and track program execution
- Prepare technical reports, status briefings, and deliverables for sponsors and internal reviews
- Manage program budgets, financial forecasts, and resource allocation
- Track and manage program risks, issues, and action items; develop and execute mitigation strategies
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between technical teams, leadership, and customers
- Lead proposal development efforts including technical approach and scheduling
- Interface with sponsor Program Managers, technical points of contact, and customer stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with contract requirements and government regulations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including algorithm developers, systems engineers, and integration staff
- Coordinate staff planning for the RAID team to resource cross-organizational projects
- Collaborate across the operations teams (e.g. contracts, finance, security, IT/IA, etc.) to ensure continued, timely support for current an upcoming projects
- Support approximately 20% travel for customer meetings, program reviews, and integration events
Who you are:
- Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is a government requirement
- BS, MS, or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field with 2-7+ years of relevant program management experience depending on degree (BS +7 years, MS +5 years, PhD +2 years)
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and customers
- Experience with:
- Managing / coordinating projects where software is a key component
- Integrated master schedule creation and management
- Technical writing, presentation skills, delivery of reviews for sponsors
- Government reporting requirements and contract management
- Budget management, financial tracking and forecasting, risk management
- Proposal leadership and development and contributing to marketing efforts
Even Better:
- Active Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
- Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Confluence, etc.)
- Strong risk management and problem-solving skills
- Experience with:
- Effective collaboration with cross-functional technical teams
- Management of sensor software development programs
- Earned Value Management (EVM)
- PMP, DAWIA, or similar program management certification
- Technical understanding of RF signal processing systems
Join us and be part of a team that's making an impact at the forefront of technology and innovation.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $140,000 - $193,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
The Real-time Architectures, Integration, and Demonstration (RAID) Group focuses on transition of algorithms from concept to real-time software, providing open architecture expertise, and facilitating integration of capabilities for experimentation, test, and deployment.
The Role:
As a Lead Software Engineer you will design, develop, and implement real-time software for RF sensor systems compliant with open architecture standards. You will work as part of focused teams to transition advanced signal processing algorithms from research prototypes into production-quality software for embedded and distributed computing platforms.
What you will do:
- You will be responsible for architecting software components, implementing real-time processing pipelines, and optimizing performance for resource-constrained RF signal processing systems
- Translate algorithm specifications (MATLAB, Python) into optimized C/C++ implementations
- Architect software components compliant with open architecture standards
- Integrate and optimize code for real-time performance on multi-core CPUs and GPUs with strict latency requirements
- Develop unit tests, integration tests, and performance benchmarks; promote testing best practices
- Document software designs, APIs, implementation details, and technical reports
- Contribute to briefings and presentations for program reviews and customer meetings
- Collaborate with algorithm developers, systems engineers, RF hardware engineers, and integration teams across programs
- Contribute to proposal development efforts including technical approach
- Perform peer reviews and suggest next steps for technical work
- Support approximately 20% travel for integration events, customer meetings, and field demonstrations
Who you are:
- Active clearance at the Secret level with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is a government requirement
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field with 2-7+ years of relevant work experience depending on degree (BS +7 years, MS +5 years, PhD +2 years)
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ for high-performance, real-time sensor applications
- Experience in the following areas:
- Linux and embedded systems development, real-time signal processing, multithreaded programming, thread safety, and synchronization, version control systems (Git) and collaborative development practices
- Strong technical writing, interpersonal, and communication skills
Even Better:
- Active Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
- Understanding of RF signal processing concepts
- Experience with:
- Open architecture frameworks and standards
- MATLAB and/or Python for algorithm prototyping
- GPU programming and optimization (CUDA, OpenCL)
- Containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
- Proposal development and technical writing
Join us and be part of a team that's making an impact at the forefront of technology and innovation.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $157,000 - $224,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
The Real-time Architectures, Integration, and Demonstration (RAID) Group focuses on transition of algorithms from concept to real-time software, providing open architecture expertise, and facilitating integration of capabilities for experimentation, test, and deployment.
The Role:
As a Senior DevOps Engineer you will establish and maintain a continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI/CD) infrastructure for real-time embedded systems software. You will work with software development teams to implement build automation, testing frameworks, containerization, and deployment pipelines for complex embedded and distributed systems. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining development environments, build systems, and tooling that enable rapid prototyping and transition of algorithms from research to real-time implementation.
What you will do:
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for multi-language, multi-platform software projects
- Establish and maintain containerized development and deployment environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Implement automated build systems for C/C++ and Python codebases using CMake, Conan, and similar tools
- Create and maintain automated testing frameworks (unit tests, integration tests, system tests)
- Implement security scanning and vulnerability assessment tools in CI/CD pipelines
- Manage version control workflows and branching strategies for collaborative development
- Configure and maintain GitLab runners, build agents, and testing infrastructure across multiple sites
- Develop scripts and tools to automate software deployment to embedded and distributed systems
- Monitor build health, test coverage, code quality metrics, and system performance
- Support developers across multiple teams in resolving build, dependency, and environment issues
- Document DevOps processes, tools, best practices, and technical documentation
- Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, security, IT, and integration teams
- Support approximately 20% travel for system integration events and customer demonstrations
Who you are:
- Active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is a government requirement
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with relevant experience depending on degree (BS +5 years, MS +3 years, PhD +1 year)
- Strong proficiency with Linux system administration and embedded Linux environments
- Experience with:
- CI/CD platforms (GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar)
- Scripting languages (Bash, Python)
- Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Build systems for C/C++ projects (CMake, Make, or similar)
- Version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
Even Better:
- Active Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
- DevOps or software infrastructure engineering experience
- Experience with:
- Real-time embedded systems software development
- Package management systems (Conan, vcpkg, Artifactory)
- Static analysis tools, code coverage tools, and performance profiling
- Security scanning and vulnerability assessment tools (SonarQube, Trivy, etc.)
Join us and be part of a team that's making an impact at the forefront of technology and innovation.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $134,000 - $184,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
The Real-time Architectures, Integration, and Demonstration (RAID) Group focuses on transition of algorithms from concept to real-time software, providing open architecture expertise, and facilitating integration of capabilities for experimentation, test, and deployment.
The Role:
As a Lead Software Engineer you will design, develop, and implement real-time software for RF sensor systems compliant with open architecture standards. You will work as part of focused teams to transition advanced signal processing algorithms from research prototypes into production-quality software for embedded and distributed computing platforms.
What you will do:
- You will be responsible for architecting software components, implementing real-time processing pipelines, and optimizing performance for resource-constrained RF signal processing systems
- Translate algorithm specifications (MATLAB, Python) into optimized C/C++ implementations
- Architect software components compliant with open architecture standards
- Integrate and optimize code for real-time performance on multi-core CPUs and GPUs with strict latency requirements
- Develop unit tests, integration tests, and performance benchmarks; promote testing best practices
- Document software designs, APIs, implementation details, and technical reports
- Contribute to briefings and presentations for program reviews and customer meetings
- Collaborate with algorithm developers, systems engineers, RF hardware engineers, and integration teams across programs
- Contribute to proposal development efforts including technical approach
- Perform peer reviews and suggest next steps for technical work
- Support approximately 20% travel for integration events, customer meetings, and field demonstrations
Who you are:
- Active clearance at the Secret level with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is a government requirement
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field with 2-7+ years of relevant work experience depending on degree (BS +7 years, MS +5 years, PhD +2 years)
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ for high-performance, real-time sensor applications
- Experience in the following areas:
- Linux and embedded systems development, real-time signal processing, multithreaded programming, thread safety, and synchronization, version control systems (Git) and collaborative development practices
- Strong technical writing, interpersonal, and communication skills
Even Better:
- Active Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
- Understanding of RF signal processing concepts
- Experience with:
- Open architecture frameworks and standards
- MATLAB and/or Python for algorithm prototyping
- GPU programming and optimization (CUDA, OpenCL)
- Containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
- Proposal development and technical writing
Join us and be part of a team that's making an impact at the forefront of technology and innovation.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $157,000 - $224,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
The Real-time Architectures, Integration, and Demonstration (RAID) Group focuses on transition of algorithms from concept to real-time software, providing open architecture expertise, and facilitating integration of capabilities for experimentation, test, and deployment.
The Role:
As a Senior DevOps Engineer you will establish and maintain a continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI/CD) infrastructure for real-time embedded systems software. You will work with software development teams to implement build automation, testing frameworks, containerization, and deployment pipelines for complex embedded and distributed systems. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining development environments, build systems, and tooling that enable rapid prototyping and transition of algorithms from research to real-time implementation.
What you will do:
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for multi-language, multi-platform software projects
- Establish and maintain containerized development and deployment environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Implement automated build systems for C/C++ and Python codebases using CMake, Conan, and similar tools
- Create and maintain automated testing frameworks (unit tests, integration tests, system tests)
- Implement security scanning and vulnerability assessment tools in CI/CD pipelines
- Manage version control workflows and branching strategies for collaborative development
- Configure and maintain GitLab runners, build agents, and testing infrastructure across multiple sites
- Develop scripts and tools to automate software deployment to embedded and distributed systems
- Monitor build health, test coverage, code quality metrics, and system performance
- Support developers across multiple teams in resolving build, dependency, and environment issues
- Document DevOps processes, tools, best practices, and technical documentation
- Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, security, IT, and integration teams
- Support approximately 20% travel for system integration events and customer demonstrations
Who you are:
- Active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is a government requirement
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with relevant experience depending on degree (BS +5 years, MS +3 years, PhD +1 year)
- Strong proficiency with Linux system administration and embedded Linux environments
- Experience with:
- CI/CD platforms (GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar)
- Scripting languages (Bash, Python)
- Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Build systems for C/C++ projects (CMake, Make, or similar)
- Version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
Even Better:
- Active Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
- DevOps or software infrastructure engineering experience
- Experience with:
- Real-time embedded systems software development
- Package management systems (Conan, vcpkg, Artifactory)
- Static analysis tools, code coverage tools, and performance profiling
- Security scanning and vulnerability assessment tools (SonarQube, Trivy, etc.)
Join us and be part of a team that's making an impact at the forefront of technology and innovation.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $134,000 - $184,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
The Real-time Architectures, Integration, and Demonstration (RAID) Group focuses on transition of algorithms from concept to real-time software, providing open architecture expertise, and facilitating integration of capabilities for experimentation, test, and deployment.
The Role:
As a Senior Software Engineer for Integration and Test you will focus on supporting the development, integration, and validation of real-time RF sensor software systems. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to implement software components, integrate algorithms into open architecture frameworks, and develop test infrastructure to validate system performance. This role emphasizes hands-on software development, open system integration, integrating software components across distributed architectures and with hardware platforms, and rigorous testing of real-time applications.
What you will do:
- Implement software components for real-time sensor systems in C/C++
- Integrate signal processing algorithms into open architecture software frameworks
- Develop and execute integration tests and system-level validation tests
- Debug software issues in real-time, multi-threaded, and distributed systems
- Work with senior engineers to translate algorithm specifications into software implementations
- Develop test scripts and automated testing infrastructure
- Perform hands-on lab work with signal processing hardware and test equipment
- Document software designs, test procedures, results, and technical reports
- Support system demonstrations and field testing activities
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to software quality improvements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including algorithm developers, systems engineers, and integration staff
- Support approximately 20% travel for integration events, field testing, and customer demonstrations
Who you are:
- Active clearance at the Secret level with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is a government requirement
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with relevant experience depending on degree (BS +5 years, MS +3 years, PhD +1 year)
- Experienced in software development (internships and academic projects count)
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming
- Experience with version control systems (Git)
- Experience with Linux
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
- Strong willingness to learn signal processing and real-time embedded systems
Even Better:
- Active Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Python or MATLAB
- Experience with hands-on hardware testing and lab equipment
- Coursework or experience in signal processing
- Experience with real-time or embedded software development
- Knowledge of multithreaded programming and synchronization
- Understanding of open architecture principles and standards
Join us and be part of a team that's making an impact at the forefront of technology and innovation.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $134,000 - $184,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
The Real-time Architectures, Integration, and Demonstration (RAID) Group focuses on transition of algorithms from concept to real-time software, providing open architecture expertise, and facilitating integration of capabilities for experimentation, test, and deployment.
The Role:
As a Program Manager you will coordinate the execution of software development efforts across multiple teams where you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting for complex software development projects targeting real-time RF sensor systems. You will work closely with Principal Investigators, Chief Engineers, and technical staff to ensure successful delivery of capabilities to sponsors.
As the Operations Lead you will coordinate, organize, and oversee execution of support activities across the full portfolio on programs within the RAID Group. This will include assisting with financial planning and metrics tracking, staff allocation, security and IT support coordination and other cross-organization collaboration.
What you will do:
- Coordinate software development projects across multiple programs within the RAID portfolio
- Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules and track program execution
- Prepare technical reports, status briefings, and deliverables for sponsors and internal reviews
- Manage program budgets, financial forecasts, and resource allocation
- Track and manage program risks, issues, and action items; develop and execute mitigation strategies
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between technical teams, leadership, and customers
- Lead proposal development efforts including technical approach and scheduling
- Interface with sponsor Program Managers, technical points of contact, and customer stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with contract requirements and government regulations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including algorithm developers, systems engineers, and integration staff
- Coordinate staff planning for the RAID team to resource cross-organizational projects
- Collaborate across the operations teams (e.g. contracts, finance, security, IT/IA, etc.) to ensure continued, timely support for current an upcoming projects
- Support approximately 20% travel for customer meetings, program reviews, and integration events
Who you are:
- Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is a government requirement
- BS, MS, or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field with 2-7+ years of relevant program management experience depending on degree (BS +7 years, MS +5 years, PhD +2 years)
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and customers
- Experience with:
- Managing / coordinating projects where software is a key component
- Integrated master schedule creation and management
- Technical writing, presentation skills, delivery of reviews for sponsors
- Government reporting requirements and contract management
- Budget management, financial tracking and forecasting, risk management
- Proposal leadership and development and contributing to marketing efforts
Even Better:
- Active Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
- Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Confluence, etc.)
- Strong risk management and problem-solving skills
- Experience with:
- Effective collaboration with cross-functional technical teams
- Management of sensor software development programs
- Earned Value Management (EVM)
- PMP, DAWIA, or similar program management certification
- Technical understanding of RF signal processing systems
Join us and be part of a team that's making an impact at the forefront of technology and innovation.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $140,000 - $193,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
The Real-time Architectures, Integration, and Demonstration (RAID) Group focuses on transition of algorithms from concept to real-time software, providing open architecture expertise, and facilitating integration of capabilities for experimentation, test, and deployment.
The Role:
As a Lead Software Engineer you will design, develop, and implement real-time software for RF sensor systems compliant with open architecture standards. You will work as part of focused teams to transition advanced signal processing algorithms from research prototypes into production-quality software for embedded and distributed computing platforms.
What you will do:
- You will be responsible for architecting software components, implementing real-time processing pipelines, and optimizing performance for resource-constrained RF signal processing systems
- Translate algorithm specifications (MATLAB, Python) into optimized C/C++ implementations
- Architect software components compliant with open architecture standards
- Integrate and optimize code for real-time performance on multi-core CPUs and GPUs with strict latency requirements
- Develop unit tests, integration tests, and performance benchmarks; promote testing best practices
- Document software designs, APIs, implementation details, and technical reports
- Contribute to briefings and presentations for program reviews and customer meetings
- Collaborate with algorithm developers, systems engineers, RF hardware engineers, and integration teams across programs
- Contribute to proposal development efforts including technical approach
- Perform peer reviews and suggest next steps for technical work
- Support approximately 20% travel for integration events, customer meetings, and field demonstrations
Who you are:
- Active clearance at the Secret level with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is a government requirement
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field with 2-7+ years of relevant work experience depending on degree (BS +7 years, MS +5 years, PhD +2 years)
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ for high-performance, real-time sensor applications
- Experience in the following areas:
- Linux and embedded systems development, real-time signal processing, multithreaded programming, thread safety, and synchronization, version control systems (Git) and collaborative development practices
- Strong technical writing, interpersonal, and communication skills
Even Better:
- Active Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
- Understanding of RF signal processing concepts
- Experience with:
- Open architecture frameworks and standards
- MATLAB and/or Python for algorithm prototyping
- GPU programming and optimization (CUDA, OpenCL)
- Containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
- Proposal development and technical writing
Join us and be part of a team that's making an impact at the forefront of technology and innovation.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $157,000 - $224,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
The Real-time Architectures, Integration, and Demonstration (RAID) Group focuses on transition of algorithms from concept to real-time software, providing open architecture expertise, and facilitating integration of capabilities for experimentation, test, and deployment.
The Role:
As a Senior DevOps Engineer you will establish and maintain a continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI/CD) infrastructure for real-time embedded systems software. You will work with software development teams to implement build automation, testing frameworks, containerization, and deployment pipelines for complex embedded and distributed systems. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining development environments, build systems, and tooling that enable rapid prototyping and transition of algorithms from research to real-time implementation.
What you will do:
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for multi-language, multi-platform software projects
- Establish and maintain containerized development and deployment environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Implement automated build systems for C/C++ and Python codebases using CMake, Conan, and similar tools
- Create and maintain automated testing frameworks (unit tests, integration tests, system tests)
- Implement security scanning and vulnerability assessment tools in CI/CD pipelines
- Manage version control workflows and branching strategies for collaborative development
- Configure and maintain GitLab runners, build agents, and testing infrastructure across multiple sites
- Develop scripts and tools to automate software deployment to embedded and distributed systems
- Monitor build health, test coverage, code quality metrics, and system performance
- Support developers across multiple teams in resolving build, dependency, and environment issues
- Document DevOps processes, tools, best practices, and technical documentation
- Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, security, IT, and integration teams
- Support approximately 20% travel for system integration events and customer demonstrations
Who you are:
- Active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is a government requirement
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with relevant experience depending on degree (BS +5 years, MS +3 years, PhD +1 year)
- Strong proficiency with Linux system administration and embedded Linux environments
- Experience with:
- CI/CD platforms (GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar)
- Scripting languages (Bash, Python)
- Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Build systems for C/C++ projects (CMake, Make, or similar)
- Version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
Even Better:
- Active Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
- DevOps or software infrastructure engineering experience
- Experience with:
- Real-time embedded systems software development
- Package management systems (Conan, vcpkg, Artifactory)
- Static analysis tools, code coverage tools, and performance profiling
- Security scanning and vulnerability assessment tools (SonarQube, Trivy, etc.)
Join us and be part of a team that's making an impact at the forefront of technology and innovation.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $134,000 - $184,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
The Real-time Architectures, Integration, and Demonstration (RAID) Group focuses on transition of algorithms from concept to real-time software, providing open architecture expertise, and facilitating integration of capabilities for experimentation, test, and deployment.
The Role:
As a Program Manager you will coordinate the execution of software development efforts across multiple teams where you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting for complex software development projects targeting real-time RF sensor systems. You will work closely with Principal Investigators, Chief Engineers, and technical staff to ensure successful delivery of capabilities to sponsors.
As the Operations Lead you will coordinate, organize, and oversee execution of support activities across the full portfolio on programs within the RAID Group. This will include assisting with financial planning and metrics tracking, staff allocation, security and IT support coordination and other cross-organization collaboration.
What you will do:
- Coordinate software development projects across multiple programs within the RAID portfolio
- Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules and track program execution
- Prepare technical reports, status briefings, and deliverables for sponsors and internal reviews
- Manage program budgets, financial forecasts, and resource allocation
- Track and manage program risks, issues, and action items; develop and execute mitigation strategies
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between technical teams, leadership, and customers
- Lead proposal development efforts including technical approach and scheduling
- Interface with sponsor Program Managers, technical points of contact, and customer stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with contract requirements and government regulations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including algorithm developers, systems engineers, and integration staff
- Coordinate staff planning for the RAID team to resource cross-organizational projects
- Collaborate across the operations teams (e.g. contracts, finance, security, IT/IA, etc.) to ensure continued, timely support for current an upcoming projects
- Support approximately 20% travel for customer meetings, program reviews, and integration events
Who you are:
- Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is a government requirement
- BS, MS, or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field with 2-7+ years of relevant program management experience depending on degree (BS +7 years, MS +5 years, PhD +2 years)
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and customers
- Experience with:
- Managing / coordinating projects where software is a key component
- Integrated master schedule creation and management
- Technical writing, presentation skills, delivery of reviews for sponsors
- Government reporting requirements and contract management
- Budget management, financial tracking and forecasting, risk management
- Proposal leadership and development and contributing to marketing efforts
Even Better:
- Active Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
- Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Confluence, etc.)
- Strong risk management and problem-solving skills
- Experience with:
- Effective collaboration with cross-functional technical teams
- Management of sensor software development programs
- Earned Value Management (EVM)
- PMP, DAWIA, or similar program management certification
- Technical understanding of RF signal processing systems
Join us and be part of a team that's making an impact at the forefront of technology and innovation.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $140,000 - $193,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
The Real-time Architectures, Integration, and Demonstration (RAID) Group focuses on transition of algorithms from concept to real-time software, providing open architecture expertise, and facilitating integration of capabilities for experimentation, test, and deployment.
The Role:
As a Lead Software Engineer you will design, develop, and implement real-time software for RF sensor systems compliant with open architecture standards. You will work as part of focused teams to transition advanced signal processing algorithms from research prototypes into production-quality software for embedded and distributed computing platforms.
What you will do:
- You will be responsible for architecting software components, implementing real-time processing pipelines, and optimizing performance for resource-constrained RF signal processing systems
- Translate algorithm specifications (MATLAB, Python) into optimized C/C++ implementations
- Architect software components compliant with open architecture standards
- Integrate and optimize code for real-time performance on multi-core CPUs and GPUs with strict latency requirements
- Develop unit tests, integration tests, and performance benchmarks; promote testing best practices
- Document software designs, APIs, implementation details, and technical reports
- Contribute to briefings and presentations for program reviews and customer meetings
- Collaborate with algorithm developers, systems engineers, RF hardware engineers, and integration teams across programs
- Contribute to proposal development efforts including technical approach
- Perform peer reviews and suggest next steps for technical work
- Support approximately 20% travel for integration events, customer meetings, and field demonstrations
Who you are:
- Active clearance at the Secret level with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is a government requirement
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field with 2-7+ years of relevant work experience depending on degree (BS +7 years, MS +5 years, PhD +2 years)
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ for high-performance, real-time sensor applications
- Experience in the following areas:
- Linux and embedded systems development, real-time signal processing, multithreaded programming, thread safety, and synchronization, version control systems (Git) and collaborative development practices
- Strong technical writing, interpersonal, and communication skills
Even Better:
- Active Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
- Understanding of RF signal processing concepts
- Experience with:
- Open architecture frameworks and standards
- MATLAB and/or Python for algorithm prototyping
- GPU programming and optimization (CUDA, OpenCL)
- Containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
- Proposal development and technical writing
Join us and be part of a team that's making an impact at the forefront of technology and innovation.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $157,000 - $224,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
Information processing and sense-making systems are the lifeblood of national security efforts, facilitating an understanding of the global situation, strategic planning, and tactical execution. The reliability, accessibility, and sophistication of these systems can determine the outcomes of conflicts before they begin. STR’s Analytics and Command & Control (AC2) Division focuses on developing actionable, advanced technology solutions to provide asymmetric advantages within the information domain.
The Mission Applications (MA) Group within the AC2 Division specializes in ensuring the technology that STR creates produces outsized mission impact. Staff within the MA group have a deep understanding of missions and technology needs for national security with skills targeting transition of technology to operational use, including product management, UX Product implementation, software integration & mission engineering, platform engineering, DevOps, and program management. MA staff combine with other science and engineering staff from the various STR research and development groups to form dedicated product teams focused on accelerating the operational transition of cutting-edge software technologies.
This role 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. You should expect to spend some portion of time every week (2-3 days) in STR’s facilities. You can expect to support software applications deployed on classified operational networks that can only be accessed at STR or government facilities.
The Role:
As a DevOps Engineer in the Mission Applications Group, you will work as part of tightly knit Agile software teams to design and implement Continuous Integration/ Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for various unique deployment environments.
What you will do:
- Support cloud (e.g., AWS) toolsets in unclassified environments
- Configure and maintain multiple CI/CD environments at different classification levels, focusing on developer productivity, application performance, security monitoring, and alerting
- Liaision with corporate IT to ensure team infrastructure toolsets are configured, maintained, reliable, and in compliance with Department of Defense standards
- Coaching team members on DevOps best practices while continuously helping to improve processes
Who You Are:
- Active TS/SCI Security Clearance, for which U.S citizenship is required by the U.S government
- BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field with 5-7+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience with all relevant technologies including:
- CI/CD tools (Gitlab) and pipeline automation
- Cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), and automated provisioning tools (such as Ansible or Chef)
- Containerization technologies such as Docker and Podman
- Kubernetes management solutions such as EKS and Rancher
- Experience deploying, and monitoring Kubernetes clusters and pod configurations
- Basic knowledge of Linux System Administration
- Knowledge of Python and Linux Shell
- Knowledge of Cyber Security fundamentals
- Organized, detail-oriented, and with an ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Demonstrated experience as an effective communicator to both technical and non-technical audiences
Even Better:
- Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field
- Experience in:
- Full web-service stack, including databases, logging, and monitoring
- Project tracking tools such as Jira
- Designing, deploying, and monitoring Kubernetes clusters
- GitOps tools like ArgoCD or Flux
- Deploying and maintaining artifact repositories (such as Nexus, Artifactory)
- Deploying and configuring static and dynamic code analysis tools (such as SonarQube, Coverity)
- Platforms such as ArgoCD, Flux or TerraForm
- Leading teams in an Agile/SCRUM software development process
- Current Security+ Certification
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $175,000 - $240,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
The Real-time Architectures, Integration, and Demonstration (RAID) Group focuses on transition of algorithms from concept to real-time software, providing open architecture expertise, and facilitating integration of capabilities for experimentation, test, and deployment.
The Role:
As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead technical teams developing real-time software for advanced RF sensor systems. You will architect software solutions compliant with open architecture standards, lead the transition of algorithms from concept to real-time implementation, and mentor junior engineers.
What you will do:
- Lead technical teams in architecting, developing, and deploying real-time RF sensor software derived from diverse sources
- Transition advanced algorithms from MATLAB/Python prototypes to optimized production C/C++ implementations within open architecture frameworks
- Optimize software performance for real-time, resource-constrained systems with strict latency requirements
- Architect communication infrastructure and data flows for distributed processing systems
- Lead end-to-end open system integration efforts including hardware-in-the-loop testing, ensuring seamless integration across distributed architectures, external systems, and hardware platforms
- Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and technical risk assessments and ensure software compliance with open architecture standards and frameworks
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers
- Write technical reports, create briefings, and present results to sponsors and senior management
- Interface with customers, program managers, and stakeholders to define technical requirements
- Lead proposal development efforts including technical approach definition, cost estimation, and white paper development
- Collaborate with algorithm developers, systems engineers, RF hardware engineers, and integration teams across programs
- Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in real-time software development
- Support approximately 20% travel for customer meetings, integration events, and field demonstrations
Who you are:
- Active clearance at the Secret level with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the US government
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field with a minimum of 5-10+ years of relevant work experience depending on degree (BS +10 years, MS +8 years, PhD +5 years)
- Experience in two or more of the following areas:
- Professional software development, C++ for high-performance real-time applications, real-time software for signal processing or sensing applications, Architecture development, leading complex software development efforts, open systems architecture integration, hardware / software integration, proposal leadership
Even Better:
- Active Top Secret Security Clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
- Strong testing mindset with experience in unit testing, integration testing, and continuous testing frameworks
- Experience with:
- Multithreaded programming, distributed systems, performance optimization
- Real-time constraints, latency budgets, and deterministic behavior
- RF signal processing concepts
- GPU programming and optimization (CUDA, OpenCL)
- Containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
- Linux and embedded systems development
- MATLAB and/or Python for algorithm prototyping
Join us and be part of a team that's making an impact at the forefront of technology and innovation. Come be part of our mission to drive innovation and make a difference in the world.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $206,000 - $284,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
The Real-time Architectures, Integration, and Demonstration (RAID) Group focuses on transition of algorithms from concept to real-time software, providing open architecture expertise, and facilitating integration of capabilities for experimentation, test, and deployment.
The Role:
As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead technical teams developing real-time software for advanced RF sensor systems. You will architect software solutions compliant with open architecture standards, lead the transition of algorithms from concept to real-time implementation, and mentor junior engineers.
What you will do:
- Lead technical teams in architecting, developing, and deploying real-time RF sensor software derived from diverse sources
- Transition advanced algorithms from MATLAB/Python prototypes to optimized production C/C++ implementations within open architecture frameworks
- Optimize software performance for real-time, resource-constrained systems with strict latency requirements
- Architect communication infrastructure and data flows for distributed processing systems
- Lead end-to-end open system integration efforts including hardware-in-the-loop testing, ensuring seamless integration across distributed architectures, external systems, and hardware platforms
- Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and technical risk assessments and ensure software compliance with open architecture standards and frameworks
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers
- Write technical reports, create briefings, and present results to sponsors and senior management
- Interface with customers, program managers, and stakeholders to define technical requirements
- Lead proposal development efforts including technical approach definition, cost estimation, and white paper development
- Collaborate with algorithm developers, systems engineers, RF hardware engineers, and integration teams across programs
- Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in real-time software development
- Support approximately 20% travel for customer meetings, integration events, and field demonstrations
Who you are:
- Active clearance at the Secret level with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the US government
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field with a minimum of 5-10+ years of relevant work experience depending on degree (BS +10 years, MS +8 years, PhD +5 years)
- Experience in two or more of the following areas:
- Professional software development, C++ for high-performance real-time applications, real-time software for signal processing or sensing applications, Architecture development, leading complex software development efforts, open systems architecture integration, hardware / software integration, proposal leadership
Even Better:
- Active Top Secret Security Clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
- Strong testing mindset with experience in unit testing, integration testing, and continuous testing frameworks
- Experience with:
- Multithreaded programming, distributed systems, performance optimization
- Real-time constraints, latency budgets, and deterministic behavior
- RF signal processing concepts
- GPU programming and optimization (CUDA, OpenCL)
- Containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
- Linux and embedded systems development
- MATLAB and/or Python for algorithm prototyping
Join us and be part of a team that's making an impact at the forefront of technology and innovation. Come be part of our mission to drive innovation and make a difference in the world.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $206,000 - $284,000
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 appassist@str.us 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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About the Team:
The Real-time Architectures, Integration, and Demonstration (RAID) Group focuses on transition of algorithms from concept to real-time software, providing open architecture expertise, and facilitating integration of capabilities for experimentation, test, and deployment.
The Role:
As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead technical teams developing real-time software for advanced RF sensor systems. You will architect software solutions compliant with open architecture standards, lead the transition of algorithms from concept to real-time implementation, and mentor junior engineers.
What you will do:
- Lead technical teams in architecting, developing, and deploying real-time RF sensor software derived from diverse sources
- Transition advanced algorithms from MATLAB/Python prototypes to optimized production C/C++ implementations within open architecture frameworks
- Optimize software performance for real-time, resource-constrained systems with strict latency requirements
- Architect communication infrastructure and data flows for distributed processing systems
- Lead end-to-end open system integration efforts including hardware-in-the-loop testing, ensuring seamless integration across distributed architectures, external systems, and hardware platforms
- Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and technical risk assessments and ensure software compliance with open architecture standards and frameworks
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers
- Write technical reports, create briefings, and present results to sponsors and senior management
- Interface with customers, program managers, and stakeholders to define technical requirements
- Lead proposal development efforts including technical approach definition, cost estimation, and white paper development
- Collaborate with algorithm developers, systems engineers, RF hardware engineers, and integration teams across programs
- Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in real-time software development
- Support approximately 20% travel for customer meetings, integration events, and field demonstrations
Who you are:
- Active clearance at the Secret level with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the US government
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field with a minimum of 5-10+ years of relevant work experience depending on degree (BS +10 years, MS +8 years, PhD +5 years)
- Experience in two or more of the following areas:
- Professional software development, C++ for high-performance real-time applications, real-time software for signal processing or sensing applications, Architecture development, leading complex software development efforts, open systems architecture integration, hardware / software integration, proposal leadership
Even Better:
- Active Top Secret Security Clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
- Strong testing mindset with experience in unit testing, integration testing, and continuous testing frameworks
- Experience with:
- Multithreaded programming, distributed systems, performance optimization
- Real-time constraints, latency budgets, and deterministic behavior
- RF signal processing concepts
- GPU programming and optimization (CUDA, OpenCL)
- Containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
- Linux and embedded systems development
- MATLAB and/or Python for algorithm prototyping
Join us and be part of a team that's making an impact at the forefront of technology and innovation. Come be part of our mission to drive innovation and make a difference in the world.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $206,000 - $284,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
Information processing and sense-making systems are the lifeblood of national security efforts, facilitating an understanding of the global situation, strategic planning, and tactical execution. The reliability, accessibility, and sophistication of these systems can determine the outcomes of conflicts before they begin. STR’s Analytics and Command & Control (AC2) Division focuses on developing actionable, advanced technology solutions to provide asymmetric advantages within the information domain.
The Mission Applications (MA) Group within the AC2 Division specializes in ensuring the technology that STR creates produces outsized mission impact. Staff within the MA group have a deep understanding of missions and technology needs for national security with skills targeting transition of technology to operational use, including product management, UX Product implementation, software integration & mission engineering, platform engineering, DevOps, and program management. MA staff combine with other science and engineering staff from the various STR research and development groups to form dedicated product teams focused on accelerating the operational transition of cutting-edge software technologies.
This role 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. You should expect to spend some portion of time every week (2-3 days) in STR’s facilities. You can expect to support software applications deployed on classified operational networks that can only be accessed at STR or government facilities.
The Role:
As a DevOps Engineer in the Mission Applications Group, you will work as part of tightly knit Agile software teams to design and implement Continuous Integration/ Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for various unique deployment environments.
What you will do:
- Support cloud (e.g., AWS) toolsets in unclassified environments
- Configure and maintain multiple CI/CD environments at different classification levels, focusing on developer productivity, application performance, security monitoring, and alerting
- Liaision with corporate IT to ensure team infrastructure toolsets are configured, maintained, reliable, and in compliance with Department of Defense standards
- Coaching team members on DevOps best practices while continuously helping to improve processes
Who You Are:
- Active TS/SCI Security Clearance, for which U.S citizenship is required by the U.S government
- BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field with 5-7+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with all relevant technologies including:
- CI/CD tools (Gitlab) and pipeline automation
- Cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), and automated provisioning tools (such as Ansible or Chef)
- Containerization technologies such as Docker and Podman
- Kubernetes management solutions such as EKS and Rancher
- Experience deploying, and monitoring Kubernetes clusters and pod configurations
- Basic knowledge of Linux System Administration
- Knowledge of Python and Linux Shell
- Knowledge of Cyber Security fundamentals
- Organized, detail-oriented, and with an ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Demonstrated experience as an effective communicator to both technical and non-technical audiences
Even Better:
- Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field
- Experience in:
- Full web-service stack, including databases, logging, and monitoring
- Project tracking tools such as Jira
- Designing, deploying, and monitoring Kubernetes clusters
- GitOps tools like ArgoCD or Flux
- Deploying and maintaining artifact repositories (such as Nexus, Artifactory)
- Deploying and configuring static and dynamic code analysis tools (such as SonarQube, Coverity)
- Platforms such as ArgoCD, Flux or TerraForm
- Leading teams in an Agile/SCRUM software development process
- Current Security+ Certification
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $175,000 - $240,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
Information processing and sense-making systems are the lifeblood of national security efforts, facilitating an understanding of the global situation, strategic planning, and tactical execution. The reliability, accessibility, and sophistication of these systems can determine the outcomes of conflicts before they begin. STR’s Analytics and Command & Control (AC2) Division focuses on developing actionable, advanced technology solutions to provide asymmetric advantages within the information domain.
The Mission Applications (MA) Group within the AC2 Division specializes in ensuring the technology that STR creates produces outsized mission impact. Staff within the MA group have a deep understanding of missions and technology needs for national security with skills targeting transition of technology to operational use, including product management, UX Product implementation, software integration & mission engineering, platform engineering, DevOps, and program management. MA staff combine with other science and engineering staff from the various STR research and development groups to form dedicated product teams focused on accelerating the operational transition of cutting-edge software technologies.
This role 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. You should expect to spend some portion of time every week (2-3 days) in STR’s facilities. You can expect to support software applications deployed on classified operational networks that can only be accessed at STR or government facilities.
The Role:
As a DevOps Engineer in the Mission Applications Group, you will work as part of tightly knit Agile software teams to design and implement Continuous Integration/ Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for various unique deployment environments.
What you will do:
- Support cloud (e.g., AWS) toolsets in unclassified environments
- Configure and maintain multiple CI/CD environments at different classification levels, focusing on developer productivity, application performance, security monitoring, and alerting
- Liaision with corporate IT to ensure team infrastructure toolsets are configured, maintained, reliable, and in compliance with Department of Defense standards
- Coaching team members on DevOps best practices while continuously helping to improve processes
Who You Are:
- Active TS/SCI Security Clearance, for which U.S citizenship is required by the U.S government
- BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field with 5-7+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with all relevant technologies including:
- CI/CD tools (Gitlab) and pipeline automation
- Cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), and automated provisioning tools (such as Ansible or Chef)
- Containerization technologies such as Docker and Podman
- Kubernetes management solutions such as EKS and Rancher
- Experience deploying, and monitoring Kubernetes clusters and pod configurations
- Basic knowledge of Linux System Administration
- Knowledge of Python and Linux Shell
- Knowledge of Cyber Security fundamentals
- Organized, detail-oriented, and with an ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Demonstrated experience as an effective communicator to both technical and non-technical audiences
Even Better:
- Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field
- Experience in:
- Full web-service stack, including databases, logging, and monitoring
- Project tracking tools such as Jira
- Designing, deploying, and monitoring Kubernetes clusters
- GitOps tools like ArgoCD or Flux
- Deploying and maintaining artifact repositories (such as Nexus, Artifactory)
- Deploying and configuring static and dynamic code analysis tools (such as SonarQube, Coverity)
- Platforms such as ArgoCD, Flux or TerraForm
- Leading teams in an Agile/SCRUM software development process
- Current Security+ Certification
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $175,000 - $240,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
Information processing and sense-making systems are the lifeblood of national security efforts, facilitating an understanding of the global situation, strategic planning, and tactical execution. The reliability, accessibility, and sophistication of these systems can determine the outcomes of conflicts before they begin. STR’s Analytics and Command & Control (AC2) Division focuses on developing actionable, advanced technology solutions to provide asymmetric advantages within the information domain.
The Mission Applications (MA) Group within the AC2 Division specializes in ensuring the technology that STR creates produces outsized mission impact. Staff within the MA group have a deep understanding of missions and technology needs for national security with skills targeting transition of technology to operational use, including product management, UX Product implementation, software integration & mission engineering, platform engineering, DevOps, and program management. MA staff combine with other science and engineering staff from the various STR research and development groups to form dedicated product teams focused on accelerating the operational transition of cutting-edge software technologies.
This role 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. You should expect to spend some portion of time every week (2-3 days) in STR’s facilities. You can expect to support software applications deployed on classified operational networks that can only be accessed at STR or government facilities.
The Role:
As a DevOps Engineer in the Mission Applications Group, you will work as part of tightly knit Agile software teams to design and implement Continuous Integration/ Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for various unique deployment environments.
What you will do:
- Support cloud (e.g., AWS) toolsets in unclassified environments
- Configure and maintain multiple CI/CD environments at different classification levels, focusing on developer productivity, application performance, security monitoring, and alerting
- Liaision with corporate IT to ensure team infrastructure toolsets are configured, maintained, reliable, and in compliance with Department of Defense standards
- Coaching team members on DevOps best practices while continuously helping to improve processes
Who You Are:
- Active TS/SCI Security Clearance, for which U.S citizenship is required by the U.S government
- BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field with 5-7+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with all relevant technologies including:
- CI/CD tools (Gitlab) and pipeline automation
- Cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), and automated provisioning tools (such as Ansible or Chef)
- Containerization technologies such as Docker and Podman
- Kubernetes management solutions such as EKS and Rancher
- Experience deploying, and monitoring Kubernetes clusters and pod configurations
- Basic knowledge of Linux System Administration
- Knowledge of Python and Linux Shell
- Knowledge of Cyber Security fundamentals
- Organized, detail-oriented, and with an ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Demonstrated experience as an effective communicator to both technical and non-technical audiences
Even Better:
- Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field
- Experience in:
- Full web-service stack, including databases, logging, and monitoring
- Project tracking tools such as Jira
- Designing, deploying, and monitoring Kubernetes clusters
- GitOps tools like ArgoCD or Flux
- Deploying and maintaining artifact repositories (such as Nexus, Artifactory)
- Deploying and configuring static and dynamic code analysis tools (such as SonarQube, Coverity)
- Platforms such as ArgoCD, Flux or TerraForm
- Leading teams in an Agile/SCRUM software development process
- Current Security+ Certification
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $175,000 - $240,000
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 appassist@str.us 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR