Lead Software Developer with Security Clearance

Company: STR
Location: Dayton
Posted on: April 23, 2024

Job Description:

About the Team The Sensors Division at STR focuses on technology development for advanced sensor systems, particularly in the areas of airborne/surface-based radar, electronic warfare, underwater acoustics, hyperspectral imaging, and EO/IR sensingWithin this role, we perform work on full system prototypes, experiment campaigns and technology component developmentParticular development roles within the Sensors Division include RF analog/digital hardware, acoustic hardware, signal processing algorithms, machine learning algorithms, tracking/fusion, as well as real-time embedded processor implementationThe Advanced Architectures and Algorithms (AAA) Group within the Sensors Division develops advanced signal processing and waveforms, machine learning, tracking/fusion algorithms, and resource management algorithms for next-generation ground-based, airborne, and space-based radar systems and EO/IR systemsWe implement and deploy these algorithms onto prototype demonstration systems as well as operational systemsThe group's main customer focus is on Air Force and DARPA research programsThe Role: The AAA Group is seeking a senior-level Software Engineer to help lead high-performing teams transforming advanced concepts and algorithms into software implementations for prototypes and operational systemsYou will work with scientists and engineers to design and implement algorithmic solutions to challenging national security problemsYou will be responsible for designing and enhancing the software architecture required to implement advanced algorithms in real-time hardware and ingest, process, disseminate, and store the required sensor data flows in prototype and operational systemsYou will also contribute to the design and implementation of engineer-facing tools and processes to facilitate long-term software developmentAdditionally, you will be responsible for technical leadership and mentoring of other engineers in performing technical tasks as neededWhat you will Do:--- Working as part of a small, focused team to architect, develop, implement, and test real-time applications featuring open architecture software principles--- Implementing real-time systems in C/C++ from verified algorithms written in higher-level languages such as MATLAB--- Developing communication infrastructure and signal processing abstraction libraries--- Testing software compliance within the given open architecture infrastructure Who you Are:--- This position requires an active Secret or Top Secret security clearance for which U.Scitizenship is needed by U.SGovernment--- Object oriented programming skills--- Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python as well as other higher-level languages--- Experience using source code management (Git, Subversion)--- Proficiency in multithreaded programming--- 5+ years of programming experience--- Software design/architecting team leadership experience Nice to Haves:--- Experience with radar or EO/IR systems--- Software development tools including continuous build, unit testing frameworks, static and dynamic code analysis--- Proficiency using the Rust programming language for systems / embedded programing and porting/optimizing signal processing algorithm--- Proficiency in communication libraries (ZeroMQ, DDS, MPI, libFabric)--- GPGPU (CUDA) experience; Intel math and performance optimization libraries (MKL, IPP); Generic math libraries (BLAS, LAPACK)--- Code optimization for GPP & GPU processing architectures--- Experience with algorithm optimization for real time systems, especially radar or remote sensing Education:--- BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related field STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CAWe 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 usSTR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team membersOur work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world saferSTR is not just any companyOur people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the worldWe can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazersIf you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more infoSTR is an equal opportunity employerWe 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 lawsIf you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at and provide your contact infoPursuant 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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