Software Engineer
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What you will do:
- Collaborate closely with a small, dedicated research team to develop innovative solutions to complex problems
- Execute assigned tasks and report overall status to project leadership
- Develop and test novel software solutions spanning research, development, and deployed production systems
- Identify creative and innovative approaches to open-ended problems
- Deliver high-quality software in a rapid-paced team environment
- Develop operational prototypes for experimentation and performance analysis
- Create customer-facing operational systems
Who you are:
- This position requires the ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government.
- Proficient in Python, C, C++, or similar interpreted or low-level programming languages
- Familiar with rapid prototyping design methodologies and open architectures
- Someone with a working knowledge of software testing and evaluation best practices
- Experience developing software with GNU/Linux toolchains using open-source software
- Understanding of the 5-layer OSI networking stack
- Strong team player with excellent communication skills
- Have a Bachelor's or Masters degree in Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field, with at least 2 years of relevant experience
Nice to Have:
- Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance
- Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, and other high-level programming languages
- Experience in building, deploying, and maintaining robust and stable software
- Experience writing software within a large multi-party codebase
- Experience working in a laboratory environment performing quantitative data analysis
- Familiarity with multi-threaded or multi-core real-time operating concepts
- Knowledge of high-level software architecture design
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $112,000 - $154,000
- 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, Carlsbad, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO. 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 [email protected] 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.
- Pay Information
- Full-Time Salary Range: $112,000 - $154,000
About STR
Systems and technology research firm specializing in advanced analytics, sensor systems, and AI/ML solutions for defense, intelligence, and national security applications.
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