Senior Autonomy Algorithms Engineer - Hybrid/Remote

Front Door Defense; Woburn (MA); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

STR in Woburn, MA seeks an Autonomy Algorithms Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and integration of autonomous platform software. You will drive prototype-to-system work and guide a small team through the full SDLC across multiple sites.

Join a mission-focused group, mentoring peers, delivering backend algorithms, and collaborating with researchers. Hybrid work is supported; security clearance is required for this role.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related technical field with 5+ years of experience.
• Proven experience with C++ or Java (3+ years).
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization of backend executables.
• Experience in designing, implementing, integrating and testing autonomy algorithms for autonomous platforms.
• Familiarity with Agile SDLC and tools like JIRA, Confluence, Gitlab; DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, integrate, test, and demonstrate advanced autonomy algorithms and software for unmanned platforms.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring from prototypes to integrated systems.
• Develop tools for mission planning, automated control, unmanned platforms, and CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

C++

Java

Full stack

Data structures

Algorithms

Concurrency

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Gitlab

Job description

STR in Woburn, MA seeks an Autonomy Algorithms Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and integration of autonomous platform software. You will drive prototype-to-system work and guide a small team through the full SDLC across multiple sites.

Join a mission-focused group, mentoring peers, delivering backend algorithms, and collaborating with researchers. Hybrid work is supported; security clearance is required for this role.