Senior Real-Time Embedded Software Lead — RF/Space

STR; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

STR Sensors Division in Boston, MA seeks a Lead Software Developer for the Space Mission Sector to advance embedded software for real‑time signal processing in RF sensing applications.

You will collaborate with STR teams, academia, and industry partners to design, develop, and test software across diverse programs. Travel to customer sites and government test locations is expected, with emphasis on strong technical and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance; eligible for SAP programs.
• Experience with GNU/Linux toolchains and open source software.
• Proficiency in C, C++, or similar real-time embedded languages.
• Comfortable with Python and/or MATLAB programming languages.
• Experience with firmware languages such as VHDL and/or Verilog.
• Experience with IDEs, version control, scripting, and break‑point debugging.
• Understanding of software design patterns and hardware interfacing techniques.
• BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related field.
• 5–7+ years of experience, depending on degree level.

Responsibilities

• Work with STR to understand capability requirements, brainstorm solutions, and evaluate options.
• Develop and implement embedded systems software for advanced real‑time signal processing applications.
• Potential travel to customer meetings and/or data collections and experiments.

Skills

C/C++

Python

MATLAB

Real-time embedded

Linux / GNU/Linux

Software design patterns

Leadership

Education

BS/MS/PhD in EE/CE/Applied Math/Physics

Tools

IDEs

Version control

Scripting

Debugging tools

Job description

STR Sensors Division in Boston, MA seeks a Lead Software Developer for the Space Mission Sector to advance embedded software for real‑time signal processing in RF sensing applications.

You will collaborate with STR teams, academia, and industry partners to design, develop, and test software across diverse programs. Travel to customer sites and government test locations is expected, with emphasis on strong technical and leadership skills.