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# Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Top Secret Clearance)

- **Company:** Str Limited
- **Location:** Woburn, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $138,000 - $190,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Nvidia CUDA, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, MATLAB, Performance Tuning, Signal Processing, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Test Execution Engine, Real Time Systems, Software Verification, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9300770/senior-embedded-software-engineer-top-secret-clearance

## About the Role

The successful candidate will have demonstrated contributions in areas such as radar, electronic warfare, digital signal processing, systems engineering, and test & evaluation. This position requires skills in working with multi-disciplinary teams, awareness of relevant technologies, and interest in developing and delivering systems in tight timeframes. Strong interpersonal, communication, and technical skills are required. Applicants are expected to be self-motivated, detail oriented and have a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate., * This position requires an Active Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. Government

 * BS in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
 * Demonstrated expertise implementing real-time signal processing solutions in C++ (C++17 or later)
 * Demonstrated experience with CUDA
 * Demonstrated knowledge of digital signal processing
 * Applicable understanding of and experience with Radar systems and their principles of design, development, requirements verification, test planning, test execution, and data analysis
 * Experience with algorithm implementation in software for real time systems, especially radar and/or remote sensing
 * Experience in preparing and delivering briefings, familiarity with the execution of technical reviews (SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, TIMS)
 * Capable of working in a team environment and interacting with team members to ensure effective communication and alignment including mentoring of junior engineers

Nice to have:

 * Expertise in radar simulation tools (MATLAB)
 * Experience with RF test equipment
 * Applicable knowledge of target detection
 * Applicable domain experience in one or more of the following areas: Electronic Warfare, Antenna Apertures, Sensor
 * Resource Management, Large-Scale Platform Test Systems, Cyber Physical Systems, Open System Architectures (UCI, OMS, COARPS)

## Description

SDD is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to support the design, development, and implementation of real-time processing solutions in software for advanced multi-function Radar systems. You will collaborate with fellow researchers and engineers on multi-disciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions related to exploration and demonstration of Radar and EW/RF convergence. In this role, you will identify and evaluate technical approaches, design and implement digital signal processing architectures, and deliver solutions over the complete signal processing chain for radar applications in various operational environments. Since the systems SDD develops are deployed in operationally relevant environments, the products you develop need to meet standards of quality, maintainability, and reuse., * Architect, design, direct, and implement cutting-edge embedded software in multi-function, deliverable/deployable systems

 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and/or develop system requirements and specifications Research, understand, and lead new embedded software implementations. Identifying new technical approaches and working with leadership to create/refine technology/product roadmaps
 * Effectively use tools to create, evaluate, and document solutions and clearly communicate the solution to the team, STR management and customers
 * Design and implement signal processing and software solutions
 * Conduct performance analysis through simulations and real-world testing to validate and optimize system performance
 * Prepare documentation, design specifications, test plans, and reports
 * Communicate effectively with internal teams and stakeholders to convey technical concepts and project updates