Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

About the Team: The Electronic Warfare and Novel Capabilities Group (EWNC) within the STR Sensors Division is at the forefront of developing advanced signal processing algorithms and prototyping systems for next-generation radar and electronic warfare technologies... The EWNC group fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. We collaborate with a dynamic group of research engineers across STR, academic researchers, and industry partners to develop practical and effective solutions to RF sensing and counter-sensing challenges. Together, we’re dedicated to tackling some of the toughest problems faced by our national security-focused clients. If you’re seeking an opportunity to apply your deep technical knowledge and creativity to make a lasting impact in national security, we invite you to join us. The Role: As an Embedded Systems Engineer, you will work with the program manager to create and lead a technical team that design, implement, and test embedded systems software for advanced real-time signal processing applications for sonar, radar, electronic warfare (detection, protection, jamming, and spoofing). What you will do: • Lead and conduct research to develop and implement embedded systems software for advanced real-time signal processing applications • Lead proposal efforts by providing critical technical input, driving efforts to completion, and striving to produce a high-quality, cohesive end product • Work with customers to understand their needs, develop innovative solutions, and present solutions to technical and non-technical audiences • Potential travel to customer meetings and/or data collections and experiments is expected Who you are: • BS with 5+ years experience, MS with 3+ years of experience, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline • Demonstrated experience leading the development of embedded systems software for advanced real-time signal processing applications • Familiar with rapid prototyping design methodologies and open architectures • Proficient in C, C++, or similar real-time embedded programming languages • Comfortable using Python and/or MATLAB programming languages • Experience developing software with GNU/Linux toolchains using open source software • Experience with firmware languages such as VHDL and/or Verilog • Willingness to use Agile development process and associated CI/CD tools • Working knowledge of software design patterns and best practices • Understanding of software-hardware interfacing techniques and implementation • Enthusiasm to learn new skills and a desire for developing software • Excellent verbal and written communication skills This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance and eligibility to support special access programs, for which U.S. citizenship is required by U.S. Government Even Better: • Active Security Clearance at the Secret or Top Secret (TS) level • Experience with: • Linux kernel level modules and device driver development • Writing software using a large multi-party code base • Hard real-time signal processing applications • Working in a laboratory environment using measurement equipment and performing quantitative data analysis • Developing software using hardware accelerators such as GPUs, DSPs, and FPGAs • Implementing software using systems on a chip such as Xilinx MPSoC or RFSoC • Developing high performance applications using distributed parallel processing • Developing software using machine learning techniques • Real-time optimization of signal processing algorithms developed in languages like MATLAB or Python • Specifying target hardware • High-level software architecture design • Familiarity with multi-threaded or multi-core real-time operating concepts Join us and be part of a team that’s making an impact at the forefront of technology and innovation. While this role is ideally suited for mid-career to senior engineers, we welcome applications from all candidates that feel they meet most of the requirements. We have opportunities for talented engineers at all experience levels. STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us. STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer. STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can’t do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info. STR is 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. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@str.us and provide your contact info. 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