Senior Software Engineer
STR, Arlington, VA +4
- Pay
- $138K–$190K / year
- Work type
- Not stated
- Level
- Senior
- Area
- Software engineering, Inference & ML systems, ML / AI engineering
- Posted
- 5 days ago
About the role
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.
As a Senior Software Engineer in SDD, you will design, develop, and test C++ software implementing complex embedded radar systems, with a primary focus on Air-to-Air applications.
What you will do:
- Translate system and software requirements into software designs compliant with architectural constraints and open architecture requirements
- Implement robust, high-quality C++ software suitable for mission-critical, real-time systems with high reliability and availability requirements
- Develop test frameworks to verify correct implementation and performance of C++ software
- Utilize and help iteratively improve DevSecOps development practices
- Participate in peer reviews of requirements, architecture, software implementations, and test plans
- Document software designs and interfaces
- Develop analysis tools
- Perform root cause analysis of software defects and implement corrections
Who You Are:
- This position requires the ability to obtain a Top Secret Security clearance, for which U.S citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
- BS in Computer Science or related technical field with at least 5 years of relevant experience
- Demonstrate expertise in C++14 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
Even Better:
- Active security clearance
- Demonstrate familiarity with signal processing or mathematical modeling
- Have experience with GPU software development
- Have experience with RDMA
- Have experience with C++17 and beyond
- Demonstrate familiarity with radar concepts
- Demonstrate familiarity with integrated systems combining software and hardware to interact with the physical world
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