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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 sensing. Within this role, we perform work on full system prototypes, experiment campaigns and technology component development. Particular 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 implementation.
About the Team
The 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 systems. We implement and deploy these algorithms onto prototype demonstration systems as well as operational systems. The group's main customer focus is on Air Force and DARPA research programs.
The Role:
The AAA Group is seeking a scientific software engineer to join our team to transform advanced concepts and algorithms into software implementations for prototypes and operational systems that address challenging national security problems. You will work with scientists and engineers to design and develop software for advanced radar signal processing. You will also contribute to the development of engineer-facing tools and processes to facilitate long-term mission operations.
What you will Do:
- Work as part of a small, focused team to design, implement and test radar signal processing applications featuring open architecture software principles
- Utilize high performance computing paradigm to implement software algorithms using programming languages such as Python from verified algorithms written in higher-level languages such as MATLAB
- Test software compliance within the given open architecture infrastructure for compliance with requirements
Who you Are:
- This position requires an active Secret or Top Secret security clearance with the ability for an SCI for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related field
- Proficient in Python
- 2+ years of programming experience post education (Preferably in Python)
- Experience with a distributed data processing architecture
- Experience using source code management (Git, Subversion)
Nice to Haves:
- Experience with Apache Spark for distributed data processing
- Experience with radar or EO/IR system signal processing
- Experience working with Software development tools including continuous build, unit testing frameworks, static and dynamic code analysis
- Experience with algorithm optimization for high performance computing systems, especially radar or remote sensing
- Experience with MATLAB
- Experience with AWS
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.
