A mission-focused Lead Software Engineer develops and deploys software essential for a specific, real-world objective or "mission" in partnership with our customers. This approach differs from standard software engineering by adding a strong emphasis on the end-user's operational needs and the success of the overall mission, rather than just technical performance. Ensuring alignment to the mission and customer through an agile response to dynamic priorities can significantly improve the impact of STR software.
Our Systems Development Division (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 sensors and advanced operations enabled by multi-function, multi-modal capabilities. In this role you will be exposed to key operations, users, and technology that have strategic impact on AF operations.
The Role
As a Lead Software Engineer in STR's Systems Development Division (SDD), you will design and develop systems and deploy advanced technology solutions for our customers. You will work as part of tightly knit Agile software teams to develop, integrate, and maintain software systems deployed to meet unique mission needs in customer directed environments. You ensure that our software solutions meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance as well as user needs.
This position requires an active Top Secret (TS) clearance. The role can be based at any of these three STR sites: Dayton, OH, Arlington, VA, and Woburn, MA. Applicants should expect to travel and work on site at customer facilities at 1 week per month on average.
What you will do:
Develop new software components for a key operational capabilityConduct software integration and test activities in supporting a small integrated development teamPerform integration testing to ensure seamless interaction between different system componentsDeployment and Field Testing: Traveling to integration sites to build, test, and deploy software in real-world, operational environments (CONUS)Triage and Debugging: Identifying and resolving software and system failures during integrationParticipate in test planning & test events, requirements reviews, code reviews, and architecture/software implementation reviews to improve code quality and maintainabilityDevelop and maintain automated test scripts and test frameworks for Java applicationsWho You Are:
This position requires an Active Top Secret Security clearance, for which U.S citizenship is needed by U.S. GovernmentMotivated collaborator looking to work with a team of high-end researchers and engineers to develop and deploy software capabilities with mission impactBS in Computer Science or related technical field with at least 7 years of work experience (MS + 5 years, PhD + 2 years, or equivalent experience will be considered)Experience designing, building, testing, debugging, and maintaining a large codebaseExperience with the following: Object-oriented programming principlesService oriented architectures or micro-service architecturesContainerization/orchestration tools such as Docker and KubernetesAgile software lifecycle methodologies and tools, such as JIRA and SonarQubeDevOps or CI/CD tools such as GitlabTest-driven development methodologiesA demonstrated ability to adopt new languages, libraries, and technologiesOrganized, detail-oriented, and with an ability to work both independently and collaborativelyIntegration and Test Experience, with a focus on Java applicationsExperience in leading and directing development initiatives from inception to functional prototypes to production-level systemsEven Better:
SCI EligibleExperience with automated testing tools and frameworks (e.g., JUnit, TestNG, Selenium).Experience with message queuing systems like Active MQ, as well as access control and auditingPay 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 appassist@str.us 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.
Read LessAbout 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. GovernmentBS in Computer Science or related technical field with 7+ years' experience8+ years in-depth OOP experience with Java and/or C++Proven understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimizationProven 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 customersExperience utilizing the following:Micro-service architecturesDevOps and CI/CD pipelines (Gitlab)Containerization/orchestration tools such as Docker and KubernetesAgile 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 technologiesEven Better:
MS or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fieldExperience in one or more of the following: motion planning, perception, localization, mapping, controls, and related system performance metricsDomain experience in ISR Sensors, Tracking, or Mission PlanningPython fluencyExperience with Kafka, Protobuf, RESTExperience with reinforcement learning (RL) training pipelines, deployment scripting & automated analysisActive Security ClearancePay 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 appassist@str.us 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.
Read Less