Senior Software Engineer

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work as part of a tightly knit team to design, develop, implement, and demonstrate advanced algorithms and software systems. You will provide technical leadership and mentoring on programs working throughout the software lifecycle, from early prototypes to integrated systems. Your work will develop a diverse set of software tools and applications for mission planning systems, automated enterprise control processes, unmanned platforms, DevSecOps, and CI/CD pipelines. This position is based in Woburn, MA, but 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.

• Ability to obtain a security clearance for which U.S. Citizenship is needed by the U.S government
• BS in Computer Science or related technical field with minimum of 5+ years' relevant experience (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years experience with C++ or Java
• Proven understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization
• Experience utilizing the following:

• Object-Oriented Programming principles
• Agile software lifecycle methodologies and tools, such as JIRA and Sonarqube
• Test-driven development methodologies

• A demonstrated ability to adopt new languages, libraries, and technologies

Even Better:

• Active Security Clearance

• MS or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field

• Experience in one or more of the following: motion planning, perception, localization, mapping, controls, and related system performance metrics

• Experience programming for embedded and physical devices

• Experience with the following:

• Multi-agent coordination of UxVs

• MAVLINK or other C2 protocols

• Unreal Engine modeling

• ROS

• TAK

• DevSecOps and CI/CD tool chains

• Integration of complex software systems

• Constraint optimization algorithms

• Knowledge representation/ontologies

• Python

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., 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.