Lead Software Developer

STR • Woburn, MA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Space Mission Sector is seeking a Software Developer to join our growing technology company in the Boston area. Candidate will support a multitude of programs with a range of system capabilities and maturity level. System capability will be tested over the air locally and at government test locations. Strong technical, interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills are desired. As Lead Software Developer, you will work with a team to design, implement, and test systems software for advanced real-time signal processing applications for sonar, radar, electronic warfare (detection, protection, jamming, and spoofing).

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is required by U.S. Government, and eligible to support special access programs
• Experience developing software with GNU/Linux toolchains using open source software
• Proficient in C, C++, or similar real-time embedded programming languages
• Comfortable using Python and/or MATLAB programming languages
• Experience with firmware languages such as VHDL and/or Verilog
• Experience with software tools including Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), version control, tracking, scripting, and break-point debugging
• Working knowledge of software design patterns and best practices
• Understanding of software-hardware interfacing techniques and implementations
• Enthusiasm to learn new skills and a desire for developing software
• BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline
• 5-7+ years experience depending on the degree

Nice To Haves

• Active Secret or TS/SCI Clearance
• Linux kernel level modules and device driver development
• Knowledge of real-time multi-threaded embedded software, preferably on Linux OS
• Experience writing software using a large multi-party code base
• Working in a laboratory environment using measurement equipment and performing quantitative data analysis
• Developing software using hardware accelerators such as GPUs, DSPs, and FPGAs
• Experience implementing software using systems on a chip such as Xilinx MPSoC or RFSoC
• Experience using machine learning techniques
• Real-time optimization of signal processing algorithms developed in languages like MATLAB or Python

Responsibilities

• Work with STR team to understand capability requirements, brainstorm solutions, and evaluate the pros and cons of each to inform decisions
• Develop and implement embedded systems software for advanced real-time signal processing applications
• Potential travel to customer meetings and/or data collections and experiments is expected

Benefits

• Full-Time Salary Range: $157,000 - $223,000
• The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.
• STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members.
• 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 [email protected] 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.

What This Job Offers

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