Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Top Secret Clearance)
About The Position
The Systems Development Division (SDD) is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement real-time software processing solutions for advanced multifunction radar systems. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to explore and demonstrate radar and electronic warfare/radio frequency convergence, evaluating technical approaches, designing digital signal processing architectures, and delivering solutions across the radar signal-processing chain for different operational environments. Developed systems must meet standards for quality, maintainability, and reuse. The successful candidate will contribute expertise in areas such as radar, electronic warfare, digital signal processing, systems engineering, and test and evaluation. They will work with multidisciplinary teams, assess relevant technologies, and help develop and deliver systems on tight timelines. Strong interpersonal, communication, and technical skills are required, along with self-motivation and attention to detail. The role requires an active Top Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship. STR is a technology company focused on advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security. It describes its work environment as collaborative and learning-focused, supporting deep technical understanding and recognizing team contributions.
Requirements
- Active Top Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government for the clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Demonstrated expertise implementing real-time signal-processing solutions in C++ (C++17 or later).
- Demonstrated experience with CUDA.
- Demonstrated knowledge of digital signal processing.
- Applicable understanding of and experience with radar systems, including design and development principles, requirements verification, test planning, test execution, and data analysis.
- Experience implementing algorithms in software for real-time systems, especially radar and/or remote sensing.
- Experience preparing and delivering briefings and familiarity with technical reviews such as SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, and TIMs.
- Ability to work in a team environment and interact with team members to ensure effective communication and alignment.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise with radar simulation tools such as MATLAB.
- Experience with RF test equipment.
- Applicable knowledge of target detection.
- Domain experience in one or more of the following: electronic warfare, antenna apertures, sensor resource management, large-scale platform test systems, cyber-physical systems, or open system architectures (UCI, OMS, COARPS).
Responsibilities
- Architect, design, direct, and implement embedded software for multifunction systems intended for delivery and deployment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand or develop system requirements and specifications.
- Research, understand, and lead new embedded software implementations; identify technical approaches and work with leadership to create or refine technology and product roadmaps.
- Use tools to create, evaluate, and document solutions, and communicate solutions to the team, STR management, and customers.
- Design and implement signal-processing and software solutions.
- Analyze performance through simulations and real-world testing to validate and optimize system performance.
- Prepare documentation, design specifications, test plans, and reports.
- Communicate technical concepts and project updates to internal teams and stakeholders.
- Mentor junior engineers and work with team members to support effective communication and alignment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
