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Lead Software Engineer – Collaborative Autonomy and Controls

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Lead the design and development of advanced algorithms and software systems in a collaborative team, mentoring junior staff and guiding agile projects.
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About the Team

STR’s Analytics C2 Division develops novel technologies to solve challenging national security problems through advanced analytics. Our team consists of passionate, motivated individuals with degrees in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, and data science. We use our expertise and creativity to take innovative ideas from conception to mature implementation in order to improve mission success of our customers.

The Collaborative Autonomy and Controls (CAC) Group in the Analytics Division is focused on collaborative autonomy for multi-agent reconnaissance systems operating in multiple domains. By leveraging expertise with machine learning, advanced algorithms, and software development best practices, we build tools that can make a difference in mission planning, autonomous systems reasoning, tracking of illicit activities, and more.

The Role:

As a Lead 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 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. 

Who You Are:

  • Ability to obtain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
  • BS in Computer Science or related technical field with 7+ years’ experience
  • 8+ years in-depth OOP experience with Java and/or C++
  • Proven understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization
  • Proven ability to lead small to medium size agile teams in overall software design, definition/status/completion of tasking, mentorship of junior staff, accountability to both internal leadership and customers
  • Experience utilizing the following:
    • Micro-service architectures
    • DevOps and CI/CD pipelines (Gitlab)
    • Containerization/orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
    • Agile software lifecycle methodologies and tools, such as Confluence, JIRA and Sonarqube (Static analysis)
    • Test-driven development methodologies and familiarity with a layered test strategy (unit, component, system, nightly tests). 
  • A demonstrated ability to adopt new languages, libraries, and technologies

Even Better:

  • 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
  • Domain experience in ISR Sensors, Tracking, or Mission Planning
  • Python fluency
  • Experience with Kafka, Protobuf, REST
  • Experience with reinforcement learning (RL) training pipelines, deployment scripting & automated analysis
  • Active Security Clearance

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 [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.

Top Skills

C++
Docker
Gitlab
Java
Kafka
Kubernetes
Protobuf
Python
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