Lead Software Integration Engineer

STR; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lead Software Integration Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in developing advanced technology solutions for national security. In this dynamic position, you'll integrate and verify complex C++ software for embedded radar systems, focusing on Air-to-Air applications. Collaborate with a talented team to enhance software performance and reliability while leveraging innovative technologies. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and making a difference, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software integration and testing.
• Expertise in modern C++ and software engineering techniques.

Responsibilities

• Integrate, test, and verify C++ software for embedded radar systems.
• Develop test frameworks and automated test scripts.

Skills

C++

Software Engineering

Multi-threading

Memory Management

Performance Optimization

DevSecOps

Root Cause Analysis

Signal Processing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Advanced Degree in Computer Science

Tools

GitLab

CI/CD Tools

Automated Testing Frameworks

Job description

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 Integration Engineer in SDD, you will integrate, test, and verify C++ software implementing complex embedded radar systems, with a primary focus on Air-to-Air applications.

What you will do:

• Translate system and software requirements into software integration, test, and verification plans.
• Develop test frameworks to verify correct implementation and performance of C++ software
• Create automated test scripts and tools to implement and execute integration and test plans.
• Maintain a suite of integration and requirement verification regression tests
• Utilize and help iteratively improve DevSecOps development practices
• Participate in peer reviews of requirements, architecture, software implementations, and test plans
• Verify interface correctness
• Develop analysis tools
• Perform root cause analysis of software defects and implement corrections

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
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related technical field with at least 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 have:

• Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance
• 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.

STRis 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 atwww.str.us for more info.

STRis 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 [e-mail] 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.

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