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Senior Software Engineer

STR’s Analytics Division develops advanced analytics and autonomy technologies for national security. The Collaborative Autonomy and Control (CAC) Group is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, implement, integrate, and test autonomy algorithms and software systems for uncrewed platforms, while providing technical leadership and mentoring across the software lifecycle.

Skills

  • 3+ years C++ or Java
  • Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization
  • Object-oriented design and software architecture
  • Agile development (JIRA) and test-driven development practices
  • Experience with unit testing, code review, static analysis (e.g., SonarQube)
  • Experience building and integrating autonomy or embedded software systems
  • Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD and DevSecOps tool chains

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, implement, integrate, test, and demonstrate autonomy algorithms and software systems for uncrewed platforms and mission planning
  • Provide technical leadership and mentor 2–4 engineers across the full Agile development lifecycle
  • Lead system and software architecture design and drive engineering best practices (code review, unit testing, static analysis)
  • Develop and maintain DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines to support rapid, secure delivery
  • Collaborate with internal leadership and external customers to define requirements and execute software product plans
  • Adopt new languages, libraries, and tools as needed and support integration of complex software systems

Education

  • BS in Computer Science or related technical field (or equivalent experience) with a minimum of 5+ years relevant experience
  • MS or PhD in Computer Science or related field preferred

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work environment with remote work when facility access is not required
  • Competitive salary within stated range
  • Opportunities for professional development and technical growth
  • Meaningful mission work in national security and defense research
  • Collaborative, learning-focused engineering culture
  • Equal opportunity employer and reasonable accommodation during hiring
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April 11, 2026
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