Lead Software Developer

About the Team

STR Sensors Division is at the forefront of developing advanced signal processing algorithms and prototyping systems for next-generation radar and electronic warfare technologies. The group fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. You will be a member of a dynamic group of research engineers across STR, academic researchers, and industry partners to develop practical and effective solutions to RF sensing and counter-sensing challenges.

The Role

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).

What you will do:

• 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

Who you are:

• This position requires the ability to obtain a 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


• BS with 7+ years of experience, MS with 5+ years, or PhD with 2+ years

Even Better:

• 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

Join us and be part of a team that's making an impact at the forefront of technology and innovation.

Pay Information
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 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.