Lead Software Engineer

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 Lead Software Engineer in SDD, you oversee software development teams and software development processes focusing on Air-to-Air applications.

What you will do:

• Work with a software development team to prioritize and plan software development work in scrum or scrum-like iterative cycles


• Ensure the team’s work implements and verifies requirements and complies with architectural constraints


• Inform and shape the software development process


• Identify roadblocks to software development progress


• Monitor team progress toward milestones


• Design and implement software and unit tests


• Participate in peer reviews of requirements, architecture, software implementations, and test plans


• Facilitate the day-to-day work of software developers


• Work with cost account managers to develop plans, schedules, staffing cures, and budgets


• Identify software development risks and opportunities


• Coordinate with other teams working on the project to align interfaces and deliverables


• Update and manage Jira tickets capturing software development work


• Design, implement, and test C++ software

Who you are:

• This position requires the ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government


• Hold a BS in Computer Science or related technical field with a minimum 7 years of relevant experience


• Demonstrate expertise in modern C++ 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

Nice to Haves:

• Hold an active security clearance


• Have led software development teams working on complex systems in the past


• Demonstrate familiarity with signal processing or mathematical modeling


• Have experience with GPU software development


• Have experience with RDMA


• Demonstrate familiarity with radar concepts


• Demonstrate familiarity with integrated systems combining software and hardware to interact with the physical world


• Hold an advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field


• Understand automation frameworks and tools used to streamline repetitive tasks and manage complex workflows


• Have domain expertise in one or more of the following areas: electronic warfare, antenna apertures, sensor resource management, large-cale platform test systems, cyber physical systems, open system architectures

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at for more info.

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.