Senior Autonomy Algorithms Engineer (Hybrid/Remote)

Front Door Defense; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

STR is seeking an Autonomy Algorithms Senior Software Engineer to lead development of autonomous algorithms for unmanned platforms from prototype to deployment. The role requires technical leadership across the full software lifecycle and experience with backend algorithmic development.

The position is based in Dayton, OH with hybrid work options; relocation not specified. A BS in CS and 5+ years of experience, plus 3+ years in C++/Java, is expected, with a willingness to obtain security

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
• 3+ years of experience with C++ or Java.
• Willingness to obtain security clearance.
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and concurrency.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, integrate, test and demonstrate autonomous algorithms for platforms.
• Lead and mentor small engineering teams (2–4 engineers) through Agile lifecycle.
• Collaborate with researchers to translate complex algorithms to software.
• Support system/SoS architecture design and DevSecOps pipelines.

Skills

C++

Java

Backend

Agile

Leadership

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Gitlab

Static analysis

CI/CD

Job description

STR is seeking an Autonomy Algorithms Senior Software Engineer to lead development of autonomous algorithms for unmanned platforms from prototype to deployment. The role requires technical leadership across the full software lifecycle and experience with backend algorithmic development.

The position is based in Dayton, OH with hybrid work options; relocation not specified. A BS in CS and 5+ years of experience, plus 3+ years in C++/Java, is expected, with a willingness to obtain security