Lead Embedded Software Engineer - Real-Time Radar DSP

STR; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

STR, a defense tech company, seeks a Senior Software Engineer (Signal Processing) in Woburn, MA. Lead embedded software design for real-time radar processing chains, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver deployable systems.

You will implement DSP architectures in C++17 or later and guide junior engineers through the complete development lifecycle. The role emphasizes performance analysis through simulations and field tests, documentation, and cross-team communication.

Qualifications

• Proven experience implementing real-time signal processing in software.
• Experience with radar or electronic warfare domains is a plus.
• Ability to lead technical reviews and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement DSP in embedded software for radar systems.
• Architect, design, and deliver multi-function embedded software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to derive system requirements.
• Lead technical initiatives and provide guidance on roadmaps.
• Perform performance analysis via simulations and real-world tests.
• Document designs, tests, and results; communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

C++

Real-time DSP

DSP architectures

Team mentoring

Radar systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

Xilinx MPSoC

RFSoC

MATLAB

CUDA

Job description

STR, a defense tech company, seeks a Senior Software Engineer (Signal Processing) in Woburn, MA. Lead embedded software design for real-time radar processing chains, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver deployable systems.

You will implement DSP architectures in C++17 or later and guide junior engineers through the complete development lifecycle. The role emphasizes performance analysis through simulations and field tests, documentation, and cross-team communication.