STR
Job Overview
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. STR’s 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.
Position Summary As a Lead Software Engineer in SDD, you oversee software development teams and software development processes focusing on Air‑to‑Air applications.
What you will do
Work with a software development team to prioritize and plan software development work in scrum or scrum‑like iterative cycles
Ensure the team’s work implements and verifies requirements and complies with architectural constraints
Inform and shape the software development process
Identify roadblocks to software development progress
Monitor team progress toward milestones
Design and implement software and unit tests
Participate in peer reviews of requirements, architecture, software implementations, and test plans
Facilitate the day‑to‑day work of software developers
Work with cost account managers to develop plans, schedules, staffing cures, and budgets
Identify software development risks and opportunities
Coordinate with other teams working on the project to align interfaces and deliverables
Update and manage Jira tickets capturing software development work
Design, implement, and test C++ software
Who you are
This position requires the ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
Hold a BS in Computer Science or related technical field with a minimum 7 years of relevant experience
Demonstrate expertise in modern C++ 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
Nice to have
Hold an active security clearance
Have led software development teams working on complex systems in the past
Demonstrate familiarity with signal processing or mathematical modeling
Have experience with GPU software development
Have experience with RDMA
Demonstrate familiarity with radar concepts
Demonstrate familiarity with integrated systems combining software and hardware to interact with the physical world
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
Company Overview 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Security Clearance & Export Controls Positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.
Application Process To apply for this role, use the application link provided on our careers page. We review all applications promptly and will contact qualified candidates for next steps.
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Position Summary As a Lead Software Engineer in SDD, you oversee software development teams and software development processes focusing on Air‑to‑Air applications.
What you will do
Work with a software development team to prioritize and plan software development work in scrum or scrum‑like iterative cycles
Ensure the team’s work implements and verifies requirements and complies with architectural constraints
Inform and shape the software development process
Identify roadblocks to software development progress
Monitor team progress toward milestones
Design and implement software and unit tests
Participate in peer reviews of requirements, architecture, software implementations, and test plans
Facilitate the day‑to‑day work of software developers
Work with cost account managers to develop plans, schedules, staffing cures, and budgets
Identify software development risks and opportunities
Coordinate with other teams working on the project to align interfaces and deliverables
Update and manage Jira tickets capturing software development work
Design, implement, and test C++ software
Who you are
This position requires the ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
Hold a BS in Computer Science or related technical field with a minimum 7 years of relevant experience
Demonstrate expertise in modern C++ 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
Nice to have
Hold an active security clearance
Have led software development teams working on complex systems in the past
Demonstrate familiarity with signal processing or mathematical modeling
Have experience with GPU software development
Have experience with RDMA
Demonstrate familiarity with radar concepts
Demonstrate familiarity with integrated systems combining software and hardware to interact with the physical world
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
Company Overview 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Security Clearance & Export Controls Positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.
Application Process To apply for this role, use the application link provided on our careers page. We review all applications promptly and will contact qualified candidates for next steps.
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