Lead Embedded Software Architect

STR • Arlington, VA

1d • $174,000 - $225,000

About The Position

We are seeking a talented and versatile Embedded Software Architect to drive the system definition and software architecture for advanced signal processing solutions on resource-constrained embedded platforms. The ideal candidate has broad embedded experience, excels in analyzing complex algorithms to inform technical requirements, and can recommend and develop solutions across CPUs, DSPs, and FPGAs. They will interface with external spacecraft and satellite integrators to define requirements, and play a key role in software development, optimization, and technical guidance within our engineering team.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• BS with 7+ years’ experience in embedded software development for resource-constrained systems (such as CPU/DSP/FPGA SoCs). Equivalent experience will be considered.
• Proficient in C/C++ for embedded systems; familiarity with MATLAB and RTOS environments a plus
• Strong foundation in signal processing algorithms and their computational/resource implications
• Demonstrated ability to derive system/software architecture from high-level algorithm analysis and mission requirements
• Experience with partitioning solutions between processors and programmable logic (e.g., FPGA)
• Proven ability to work effectively with customers and cross-disciplinary teams to translate concepts into specifications and implementations
• Strong communication skills and experience mentoring or guiding junior engineers
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools to support efficient, reliable software development and deployment workflows
• Agile software lifecycle methodologies and tools, such as JIRA, Confluence, Gitlab, static analysis, etc

Nice To Haves

• Active Secret clearance with the U.S. Government
• Advanced experience in Python, MATLAB, and/or other high-level programming languages
• Familiarity with multi-threaded or multi-core real-time operating concepts
• Knowledge of high-level software architecture design and scalability principles
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including mentoring junior staff and contributing to team efficiency

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer use cases and signal processing algorithms to generate clear, actionable system and software requirements for embedded platforms
• Evaluate and recommend computational architectures (CPU, DSP, FPGA, or hybrid) best suited to mission needs, balancing system complexity, performance, and resource constraints
• Architect, design, and implement embedded software at the middleware or application level, with a focus on resource-efficiency and high reliability
• Optimize and port software to maximize performance on computationally limited SoCs; proficiently devise functional splits between processor and FPGA
• Collaborate with spacecraft/satellite integrators and internal stakeholders to translate mission objectives into robust technical specifications
• Provide mentoring, code reviews, and technical guidance to less-experienced team members

Benefits

• STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior