STR’s Analytics and Command & Control (AC2) Division designs, develops and deploys novel technologies to solve challenging national security problems. Our team consists of passionate and motivated engineers and scientists 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 to improve mission success of our customers.
The Decisions Systems Group in the AC2 Division builds algorithms and tools to enhance trust in AI systems and help humans make the best decisions possible. We create solutions that make a difference in mission planning, modeling and simulation, AI decision aids, and more. Our portfolio spans trusted AI, Command & Control (C2), graph-based reasoning, autonomous systems, and human-machine interfaces. Current applications include a simulation platform for training and testing AI autonomy solutions, evolutionary algorithms for resilient workflow optimization, evaluating the reliability and responsibility of autonomous systems, and language models enhanced with domain-specific simulations to accurately assess the feasibility of scientific claims.
The Role:
As a Senior Software Engineer at STR, you will support the design and implementation of flexible software solutions, collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams and provide high-impact, unique solutions for our customers’ most important problems.
You will initially support system integration and testing for a mature mission planning solution transitioning to an active user community. Subsequent projects will be driven by the intersection of your interests with our expanding R&D portfolio.
This role allows for remote work in collaboration with STR’s Woburn, MA and Arlington, VA offices, taking advantage of STR’s flexible, hybrid work environment. The role will involve periodic travel, up to 20%.
Who You Are:
- BS or MS or equivalent experience in computer science or other software development related field
- 3-5+ years of relevant experience (BS degree), or 1-2+ years (MS)
- Fluent in Java and its ecosystem, including object-oriented programming (OOP) principles
- Demonstrated experience writing maintainable, well documented code and APIs
- Specific demonstrated experience in Linux and container-based software (e.g., Docker)
- U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance
Even Better:
- Demonstrated experience with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience using Python
- Demonstrated ability to adopt new languages, libraries, and technologies
- Experience in intelligence or military-related mission areas
- Active security clearance
STR is a growing defense technology company. 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.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $140,000.00 to $170,000
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.
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STR Woburn, Massachusetts, USA Office
600 W Cummings Park, Woburn, MA, United States, 01801
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