Senior Software Engineer for Integration and Test

STR•Woburn, MA

1d•$134,000 - $184,000

About The Position

About the Team: The Real-time Architectures, Integration, and Demonstration (RAID) Group focuses on transition of algorithms from concept to real-time software, providing open architecture expertise, and facilitating integration of capabilities for experimentation, test, and deployment. The Role: As a Senior Software Engineer for Integration and Test you will focus on supporting the development, integration, and validation of real-time RF sensor software systems. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to implement software components, integrate algorithms into open architecture frameworks, and develop test infrastructure to validate system performance. This role emphasizes hands-on software development, open system integration, integrating software components across distributed architectures and with hardware platforms, and rigorous testing of real-time applications.

Requirements

Active clearance at the Secret level with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is a government requirement
BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with relevant experience depending on degree (BS +5 years, MS +3 years, PhD +1 year)
Experienced in software development (internships and academic projects count)
Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming
Experience with version control systems (Git)
Experience with Linux
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
Strong willingness to learn signal processing and real-time embedded systems

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Python or MATLAB
Experience with hands-on hardware testing and lab equipment
Coursework or experience in signal processing
Experience with real-time or embedded software development
Knowledge of multithreaded programming and synchronization
Understanding of open architecture principles and standards

Responsibilities

Implement software components for real-time sensor systems in C/C++
Integrate signal processing algorithms into open architecture software frameworks
Develop and execute integration tests and system-level validation tests
Debug software issues in real-time, multi-threaded, and distributed systems
Work with senior engineers to translate algorithm specifications into software implementations
Develop test scripts and automated testing infrastructure
Perform hands-on lab work with signal processing hardware and test equipment
Document software designs, test procedures, results, and technical reports
Support system demonstrations and field testing activities
Participate in code reviews and contribute to software quality improvements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including algorithm developers, systems engineers, and integration staff
Support approximately 20% travel for integration events, field testing, and customer demonstrations