Senior Software Engineer

Sophisticated integrated systems play a critical role in 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. STRs Systems Development Division (SDD) focuses on developing advanced technology solutions to provide asymmetric advantages within the information domain. SDD executes the entire lifecycle of the solution from conceptualization and architecture refinement through implementation and deployment while leveraging novel technologies to deliver first-of-a-kind systems. Current efforts include programs for airborne and space RF sensors and advanced operations enabled by multi-function multi-modal capabilities.

As a Senior Software Engineer in SDD you will design develop and test C software implementing complex embedded radar systems with a primary focus on Air-to-Air applications.

What you will do:

• Translate system and software requirements into software designs compliant with architectural constraints and open architecture requirements
• Implement robust high-quality C software suitable for mission-critical real-time systems with high reliability and availability requirements
• Develop test frameworks to verify correct implementation and performance of C software
• Utilize and help iteratively improve DevSecOps development practices
• Participate in peer reviews of requirements architecture software implementations and test plans
• Document software designs and interfaces
• Develop analysis tools
• Perform root cause analysis of software defects and implement corrections

Who You Are:

• This position requires the ability to obtain a Top Secret Security clearance for which U.S citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
• BS in Computer Science or related technical field with at least 5 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrate expertise in C14 and software engineering techniques including multi-threading memory management and performance optimization
• Have experience integrating with larger software systems including unit and system-level testing
• Understand the use of GitLab CI/CD tools automated testing frameworks and code quality tools in software development processes
• Feel comfortable adopting to new programing languages third-party software frameworks and innovative technologies

Even Better:

• Active security clearance
• Demonstrate familiarity with signal processing or mathematical modeling
• Have experience with GPU software development
• Have experience with RDMA
• Have experience with C17 and beyond
• Demonstrate familiarity with radar concepts
• Demonstrate familiarity with integrated systems combining software and hardware to interact with the physical world
• Have experience in developing optimizing and translating MATLAB algorithms into efficient C code
• Hold an advanced degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related technical field
• Understand automation frameworks and tools used to streamline repetitive tasks and manage complex workflows
• Have domain expertise 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

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $134000 - $184000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors such as but not limited to the candidates 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.

STRis 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 cant do it alone though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us more info.

STRis 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.

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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.