Senior Tracking Scientist

STR; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

STR's Analytics & C2 Division seeks a Senior Tracking Scientist to help develop disruptive tracking and fusion technologies. You will contribute to data analysis, algorithm development, engineering software, and validation/verification for novel domains, and interact with customers.

This role is onsite in the Woburn, MA office. Requirements include a BS/MS/PhD in a relevant field, experience with tracking and estimation theory, C++, Python or MATLAB, and the ability to obtain/maintain a U.S.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in a scientific field with relevant experience.
• Experience with tracking technologies and estimation theory / statistics.
• Experience with C++ programming.
• Ability to design experiments, perform simulations, and test verifications.
• Ability to communicate technical foundations of models and algorithms.
• Ability to work on multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance (U.S. citizenship).
• Active security clearance.
• Experience in intelligence or military‑related mission areas.
• Experience with Git, Linux, Anaconda, Docker.
• Proficiency in Python and/or MATLAB for scientific programming and data visualization (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Matplotlib).

Responsibilities

• Develop disruptive tracking and fusion technologies.
• Contribute to data analysis, algorithm development, engineering software, and validation/verification.
• Explore datasets and develop cutting‑edge algorithmic techniques.
• Solve high‑impact, unique problems for customers.
• Collaborate on project teams and interact with customers onsite in the Woburn, MA office.

Skills

tracking technologies

estimation theory

statistics

C++

experiment design

performance modeling

simulation runs

test verification

communication of models

multidisciplinary teamwork

security clearance

Python

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in a scientific field

Tools

Git

Linux

Anaconda

Docker

Job description

STR’s Analytics & C2 (AC2) Division researches and develops novel technologies to solve challenging national security problems through advanced analytics and C2 technologies. Our team consists of passionate and motivated engineers and scientists with advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, and data science. We use our expertise and creativity to take innovative ideas from conception to mature implementation to improve mission success of our customers.

The Signals Exploitation and Tracking (SET) Group in the Analytics and C2 Division focuses on applying machine learning, statistics, estimation theory, and information theory algorithms for signals exploitation, target tracking, predictive analytics, and system resource management.

The Role

As a Senior Tracking Scientist at STR, you will help develop disruptive technologies focused on tracking and fusion programs. You will contribute to data analysis, algorithm development, engineering software, and validation/verification for novel application domains and modalities. You will explore fascinating datasets, develop cutting‑edge algorithmic techniques, and solve high‑impact, unique problems for our customers. In addition, you will participate on project teams and interact with customers. We are looking for someone to join our team onsite as this position is based in the Woburn, MA office.

Who you are

• BS with at least 5 years of experience, MS with at least 3 years of experience, and/or PhD (or equivalent experience) in a scientific field such as applied math, physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or data science
• Experience with tracking technologies and estimation theory / statistics
• Experience with C++ programming language
• Ability to perform experiment design, performance modeling and simulation runs, and associated test verification and performance analysis
• Able to communicate technical foundations of models and algorithms
• Able to work and collaborate on multi‑disciplinary teams
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. government
• Have an active security clearance
• Experience in intelligence or military‑related mission areas
• Experience with common software development tools (e.g. Git, Linux, Anaconda, Docker)
• Expertise using Python and/or MATLAB for scientific programming, algorithm development, data analysis, and complex visualizations (e.g. NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Matplotlib).

Pay Information

Full‑Time Salary Range: $139,000 – $165,000

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.

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.

Disabilities

• Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
• Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
• Blind or low vision
• Cancer (past or present)
• Cardiovascular or heart disease
• Celiac disease
• Cerebral palsy
• Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
• Diabetes
• Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
• Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
• Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
• Intellectual or developmental disability
• Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
• Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
• Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
• Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Neurodivergence, for example, attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
• Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
• Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
• Short stature (dwarfism)
• Traumatic brain injury