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  • IT Support Specialist

    STR Holdings 4.6company rating

    STR Holdings job in Arlington, VA

    STR is looking for an Information Technology (IT) Support Specialist to join the team and be a key team member in keeping our organization running smoothly. Our IT specialists play a major part in our employee's success by analyzing, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues in a positive and efficient manner. This specialist will also enjoy solving complex problems and provide effective first line support for all local, remote, and mobile staff. This role is based out of our Arlington, Virginia office. Requirements: This position requires an active Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government. Identify, research and resolve technical issues for users Add to the IT knowledge base with clear/concise/detailed entries Treat every issue as an opportunity to educate the end-user Maintain an accurate inventory of hardware and software licenses Perform hands-on diagnostics at the desktop level, including installing and upgrading software, implementing file backups, and configuring systems and applications Test issue remediation to ensure problem has been adequately resolved. Perform post-resolution follow-ups, time permitting Create and/or maintain end-user documentation on procedures and how-tos Creation and administration of Active Directory user accounts Provision new computers for employees Create and test new images for Windows and Mac Operating Systems Help maintain scanners, copiers and workstations Provision phones and voicemail boxes (mobile and office) Support our summer intern program. To include configuration of computers, administration rights, first line support, and equipment reconciliation when the internship is complete Administrate and help manage the ITSM system Order software and hardware for users and maintain a stockage objective for general consumption items Support the IT Team with duties as necessary to include server, user and network administration Create Linux accounts and manage groups, home directories, and access. Collaborate with IT Team Minor off hours duties/on-call hours as necessary Other duties as assigned Preferred: 3+ years of relevant experience Experience supporting operating systems including Windows 10, Linux, and Mac OSX Experience supporting typical business and engineering applications (ex. Microsoft Office, Matlab, Visual Studio, VMWare and other scientific/engineering applications) and hardware (mostly Dell and Apple laptops) Intermediate Active Directory skills with the capability of managing user accounts, printers and other resources Helpdesk and/or Desktop certifications such as Linux+, Security+, Network+ desired Strong team player with the ability to adapt to a quickly changing environment in a rapidly growing company Problem solver with excellent time management and organizational skills Ability to prioritize work tasks to meet customer demands and deadlines Exceptional customer service, interpersonal skills, and desire to learn. Self-motivated with strong analytical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $72,000 - $90,000 The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. 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 ********** 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 **************** 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.
    $72k-90k yearly Auto-Apply 9d ago
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  • Electro-Mechanical Technician

    STR 4.6company rating

    STR job in Arlington, VA

    STR is focused on delivering national defense capabilities by driving mission-focused strategies to develop advanced technology systems that enable enduring products and solutions focused on achieving the customer vision. Our programs deliver sustainable, reliable, and cost-efficient capabilities focused on end-customer needs that function in operationally relevant environments and timeframes. We offer a dynamic and challenging environment where your work directly contributes to national security. We are seeking an Electro-mechanical Technician to support the design, development, testing, and implementation of high-visibility programs across STR. As an experienced technician, you will be expected to leverage your skills to assemble, evaluate/test, and maintain electrical/electro-mechanical systems. Experience with lab test equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes, impedance analyzers, and function generators) is desired. You will provide feedback to design teams to help improve the assembly and maintenance of the systems, as well as aid in trouble shooting and addressing any issues the system may encounter. To be successful in this role, you should be able to read electrical system design plans and recommend improvements, as well as calibrate instruments, and diagnose faulty equipment. If you are driven by a passion for making an impact, excel in a collaborative environment, and are dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, we invite you to apply to join our team. STR is focused on delivering National Defense capabilities by driving mission-focused strategies to develop advanced technology systems enabling enduring products and solutions focused on achieving the customer vision. Key Responsibilities: Assemble complex electro-mechanical systems that will be used in operational environments (e.g., electronic racks, mechanical modifications and assembly, cable and harness fabrication, installation, routing, and restraining). You will apply your skills in areas such as, but not limited to: Solder, soldering irons, and crimp tools Connectors, wires, shrink sleeving, and epoxies Fastener torquing, staking, and general ruggedization of hardware Fault-testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, impedance analyzers, and function generators Test fixturing Support test activities under guidance from Engineering teams and/or conduct test routines independently. Read technical design/drawing packages and implement into hardware leveraging industry best practices. Create/revise/recommend changes to technical documentation and identify improvements for performance and/or manufacturability Accurately and completely document work activities to ensure design and manufacturing history is maintained Apply familiarity and experience (e.g., certification) with electronics industry assembly standards such as IPC (Aerospace and Defense applicable standards preferred) and skills such as soldering, crimping, and power tools (drill press, saws, etc.) Work/communicate with Engineering staff to understand design intent, communicate issues and corrective recommendations Assist lab manager in coordination of day-to-day activities within the laboratories, ensuring a clean, organized, and fully equipped environment for our team Assist in managing inventory of materials and supplies (e.g., chemicals, gloves) and equipment (track status; coordinate maintenance, calibration, and repair; schedule use) Aid in preparing space for program use (e.g., ensure benches and storage are available; power and network is suitable; ESD protections are in place) Aid in lab closeout upon program completion (e.g., pack/return equipment; clean space) Demonstrate proper equipment use while also ensuring equipment is properly used by others (e.g., verify function, conduct training or direct users to appropriate training) Ensure lab spaces meet expectations for cleanliness and safety; coordinate with cleaning service and conduct “quick cleans” as necessary Assist in ordering, tracking, and maintaining inventory of electrical supplies and equipment Adhere to standard operating procedures and provide feedback for their development, implementation, and refinement Demonstrate behaviors in compliance with safety and security protocols and assist in monitoring for adherence. Coordinate with EHS staff to ensure proper storage and disposal of chemicals and waste in accordance with appropriate regulations Work with leadership to implement recommendations to maintain and improve laboratory operations Other duties as required Required Skills and Experience: Associates degree in relevant technical field (electrical, mechanical, etc.) or equivalent experience Minimum 2 years of demonstrated experience assembling, maintaining, testing, and repairing prototype R&D systems Experience building, testing, and delivering electro-mechanical hardware related to RF, Radar, antenna, acoustic, and/or undersea products Excellent independent problem-solving skills Existing certifications (e.g., IPC soldering) preferred or ability to obtain required certifications. Expired certifications are acceptable; however, skills must have been applied within the last 2 years Fine pitch soldiering experience is required as circuit card assemblies often require modification during design phases Familiarity with tools and parts used in assembly of electro-mechanical hardware, including: Solder, soldering irons, and crimp tools Drill press, saws, and related power tools Bolts, nuts, washers, and related hardware Connectors, wires, shrink sleeving, and epoxies Experience with Microsoft 365 tools (Word, Excel, Teams) and data management systems (Arena, SolidWorks PDM) Ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs Occasional travel ( This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed. Active Secret or Top Secret clearance preferred Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $80,000 to $115,000 The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. 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 ********** 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 **************** 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.
    $80k-115k yearly Auto-Apply 4d ago
  • Senior Researcher

    STR Holdings 4.6company rating

    STR Holdings job in Arlington, VA

    About the Team The Sensors Division at STR focuses on technology development for advanced sensor systems and platforms in support of national security. The Systems Autonomy, Analysis, and Modeling (SAAM) Group within the Sensors Division develops, adapts, and applies cutting-edge autonomy research to solve real-world problems on the foundation of physics-based modeling and simulation. Algorithmic areas of interest include AI/ML, controls theory, sensor signal processing (especially radar and EO/IR), tracking, optimization, and resource allocation. Application domains include: manned air platforms (e.g., the F-35 Joint Simulation Environment), unmanned air platforms, and space assets, primarily for the Air Force and Navy as well as DARPA research programs. The Role: The SAAM Group is seeking a Senior Researcher to research, design, develop, and implement a portfolio of capabilities to further our autonomy mission. You will participate in multi-disciplinary teams spread across multiple STR campuses to plan and execute technical efforts, prepare reports & deliver talks for customers, contribute to proposal efforts, and develop innovative solutions to complex and challenging national security problems. Specifically, you will focus on innovating and applying AI/ML and other decision-making algorithms to develop autonomy capabilities, particularly in simulation. A successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to successfully carry out research projects and make rapid progress with limited supervision. This position also requires skills in software development, oral communication, written communications, and peer leadership. Interviews for this role will require an in-person or virtual presentation. What you will do: Design, develop, and modify cutting-edge machine learning and other algorithms to conduct studies and form conclusions for autonomy and other challenges Create, expand, upgrade, and maintain algorithms in software Design, develop, validate, and manage large-scale simulations and simulation tools Contribute to comprehensive technical reports and presentations for government customers, articulating the implications of simulation findings on national security Who you are: This position requires the ability to obtain a Security Clearance at the Secret (S) level, for which US citizenship is needed by the U.S government BS +5 years' experience, MS +3 years' experience, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related field Good programming skills in one or more scientific programming languages, such as C/C++, Python, or MATLAB; preferably in Linux. Some experience or interest in at least two of the following: machine learning, algorithm development, modeling & simulation, optimization, controls, signal processing, tracking, electronic warfare, resource allocation. Strong technical writing and communication skills Even better: Active Secret or TS/SCI clearance Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related field Experience with mission simulators such as AFSIM or NGTS or physics-based simulators such as XPatch or Crisp Experience with machine learning tasks such as image recognition, deep reinforcement learning, semantic segmentation, graph neural networks, and tools such as PyTorch, Tensorboard, and Ray. Experience writing proposals and/or giving briefings to both highly technical and less technical audiences Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $143,000 - $180,000 The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. 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 ********** 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 **************** 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.
    $143k-180k yearly Auto-Apply 12d ago
  • Cyber Summer Internship

    STR Holdings 4.6company rating

    STR Holdings job in Arlington, VA

    Are you someone who is motivated and excited to learn and grow your skillset this summer all while having an impact on national security? While doing so, do you want to collaborate with other researchers, scientists, and engineers in your field of study? Do you want to work with people that you can learn from and gain new skills? If you said 'yes' to any of these questions, then a summer internship at STR is the internship for you! Our employees are the reason we have been successful in the past and the reason we will be successful in the future. Employee skills, talents, and work ethic are essential to our success. Join us this summer for the chance to work on something meaningful and challenging. You'll be paired with a mentor and get the chance to work on projects with our staff and solve hard problems to enhance our nation's security. Job Description: Students will work as part of project teams with mentorship from experienced staff Collaborate with technical experts to solve problems related to cyber security, cyber vulnerability research, software system design, signal processing, image/video processing, machine learning, statistical estimation, and optimization Support all phases of projects: Problem design Solution discovery Development of prototype algorithms and systems in software and/or hardware Experimentation and data analysis System implementation integration for test and fielded systems Technical presentation of results Requirements: Enrollment in a BS, MS or PhD degree program in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or related technical discipline Strong academic record and interest in research Background/experience in one of the following areas: signal processing, image/video processing, machine learning, cyber physical systems, reverse engineering, cyber vulnerability research, computer vision, computational hardware, embedded systems, RF hardware, software development, "big data" processing, scientific computing skills (MATLAB, python) This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government. Perks: Competitive pay Free housing at a local university Flexible Working Hours Fun summer activities both inside and outside the office Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $52,000 - $79,000 The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. 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 ********** 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 **************** 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.
    $52k-79k yearly Auto-Apply 8d ago
  • Laboratory Manager

    STR 4.6company rating

    STR job in Arlington, VA

    Job Description STR is focused on delivering national defense capabilities by driving mission-focused strategies to develop advanced technology systems enabling enduring products and solutions focused on achieving the customer vision. Our programs deliver sustainable, reliable, and cost-efficient capabilities focused on end-customer needs that function in operationally relevant environments and timeframes. We offer a dynamic and challenging environment where your work directly contributes to national security. Our hardware labs are at the forefront of technological innovation, and as a Laboratory Manager, you will play a crucial role in maintaining this standard of excellence. We continue to grow and refine our laboratory operations, and this role will be involved in helping STR meet our future needs. If you are driven by a passion for making an impact, excel in a collaborative environment, and are dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, we invite you to apply to join our team. Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced hands-on Laboratory Manager to fill a dual role. You will oversee the efficient and safe operation of our hardware laboratory facilities, while also providing technical support to high-visibility programs. This pivotal role balances the immediate, tactical needs of the labs with our longer-term strategic goals, ensuring our labs are state-of-the-art to support our mission-critical projects. This includes supporting the growth and improvement of our lab operations through process development and implementation, continually improving the employee experience working in labs, making sure equipment is operating and calibrated, and projects have the space needed to work. This role will also support the assembly, test, and repair of electronic and electro-mechanical hardware. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate and manage day-to-day activities within the laboratories, ensuring a clean, organized, and fully equipped environment for our team. Support the development, implementation, and refinement of standard operating procedures. Monitor users for adherence, identify issues, and escalate resolution as necessary. Develop and administer training as appropriate. Manage and monitor for adherence to safety and security protocols. Maintain awareness of overall lab utilization, user needs, equipment status, regulatory changes, and advancements of laboratory practices. Work with leadership to implement recommendations to maintain and improve laboratory operations. Assign and manage floor, bench, and storage spaces to address program needs. Aid in preparing space for program use (e.g., ensure benches and storage are available; power and network is suitable; ESD protections are in place). Aid in closeout of lab space on program completion (e.g., pack/return equipment; clean space). Manage inventory of materials and supplies (e.g., chemicals, gloves) and equipment (track status; coordinate maintenance, calibration, and repair; schedule use). Ensure equipment is properly used (e.g., verify function; conduct training or direct users to appropriate training). Ensure lab spaces meet expectations for cleanliness and safety; coordinate with cleaning service and conduct "quick cleans" as necessary. Coordinate with EHS staff to ensure proper storage and disposal of chemicals and waste in accordance with appropriate regulations. Facilitate permitting process to support tests (e.g., FCC permits). Maintain and manage access control (ensure personnel complete appropriate training, add/remove people as necessary). Assemble complex electro-mechanical systems that will be used in operational environments (e.g., electronic racks, mechanical modifications and assembly, cable and harness fabrication, installation, routing, and restraining). Support test activities under guidance from Engineering teams and/or conduct test routines independently. Typical test activities will be related to RF systems and can include trouble shooting and debugging. Read technical design/drawing packages and implement into hardware leveraging industry best practices. Create/revise/recommend changes to technical documentation and identify improvements for performance and/or manufacturability. Apply familiarity and experience (e.g., certification) of electronics industry assembly standards such as IPC (Aerospace and Defense applicable standards preferred) and skills such as soldering, crimping, and power tools (drill press, saws, etc.) Work/communicate with Engineering staff to understand design intent, communicate issues and corrective recommendations. Work in a dynamic environment while applying/recommending best practices as appropriate. Accurately and completely document work activities to ensure design and manufacturing history is maintained. Schedule flexibility to accommodate variations in program schedule and/or support multiple programs. Other duties as needed or assigned Required Skills and Experience: High school graduate and minimum 10 years of applicable and demonstrated experience in an R&D environment, preferably in fields related to RF, Radar, antenna, acoustic, and/or undersea products for Defense applications. Experience managing lab operations as outlined above. Experience building, testing, and delivering electro-mechanical hardware related to RF, Radar, antenna, acoustic, and/or undersea products. Experience interfacing and communicating with Engineers and Scientists. Existing certifications (e.g., IPC soldering) preferred or ability to obtain required certifications. Expired certifications are acceptable; however, skill set must have been applied within the last 3 years. Familiarity with tools and parts used in assembly of electro-mechanical hardware, including but not limited to: Solder, soldering irons, and crimp tools Drill press, saws, and related power tools Bolts, nuts, washers, and related hardware Connectors, wires, shrink sleeving, and epoxies Experience with Microsoft tools (Word, Excel) and data management systems (Arena, SolidWorks PDM). Ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs Occasional travel ( This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed. Active Secret or Top Secret clearance preferred. Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $115,000-$140,000 The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. 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 ********** 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 **************** 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.
    $115k-140k yearly 7d ago
  • All-Source Analyst

    STR Holdings 4.6company rating

    STR Holdings job in Arlington, VA

    STR is seeking an All-source Analyst and Modeling Engineer who has a passion for research and development of models of cyber physical systems. Work must be performed onsite What you will do: Develop tools to help sift through large datasets to identify information relevant for modeling efforts. Create system models from circuit diagrams, schematics, source code, signal processing algorithms, etc. Work in multi-disciplinary teams to tackle challenging problems from a wide variety of technologies to develop innovative cybersecurity solutions Document, demonstrate, and present research Solve real world problems that have an impact on national security Who you are: This position requires an Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. Government Active CI poly or willingness to obtain one BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent work experience) Proficiency with modeling tools: SPICE, MATLAB, Proficiency in one or more programming languages: C/C++, Python, etc. General understanding of electrical engineering: Circuit and flow diagrams, signal processing chains, network traffic data Willing to travel frequently from an STR office to the customer location in MD, or spend the majority of time at customer location Nice to have: Advanced foreign language skills Experience with digital twin development Expertise in modeling signal processing algorithms, filter design, etc. Embedded systems or firmware analysis experience Knowledge of reverse engineering techniques Analyzing protocols or message structures Knowledge of binary file structures and formats Developing automated reverse engineering or software analysis tools Developing disassembler/decompiler modules Debugging software without source code Analyzing and reconstructing code/data flow Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $112,000 - $154,000 The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. 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 ********** 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 **************** 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.
    $112k-154k yearly Auto-Apply 40d ago
  • Physical Security Specialist

    STR Holdings 4.6company rating

    STR Holdings job in Arlington, VA

    STR is seeking an experienced Physical Security Specialist to lead the design, development, and compliance efforts for secure facilities such as SCIFs, SAPFs, and other classified spaces. The role requires expertise in ICD 705 standards, DoD protocols, and national security regulations to manage risks, enforce security measures, and achieve successful accreditations. As a key member of the security team, you will oversee facility design, documentation, inspections, and training to ensure STR's sensitive operations are conducted in highly secure environments. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure & Compliance Leadership Develop, implement, and maintain documentation for secure facility design and management, including Construction Security Plans (CSPs), Fixed Facility Checklist (FFCs), and Protected Distribution Systems (PDS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and Access Control System (ACS) procedures. Guide and review architectural drawings, schematics, and as-built diagrams to confirm adherence to physical security requirements for SCIFs/SAPFs. Collaborate with government representatives, architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure compliance with NISPOM, ICD 705, UL2050, and other security protocols. Represent STR during physical security reviews, audits, and accreditation processes for SCIFs, SAPFs, and classified facilities. Interpret, and implement DD254s and supporting documentation. Risk Mitigation & Secure Operations Conduct inspections, identify vulnerabilities, and implement solutions such as RF shielding and TEMPEST countermeasures. Ensure protection of communication systems by enforcing CNSSAM TEMPEST/1-13 and CNSSI 7003 standards (e.g., Red/Black signal separation). Incident Management & Training Develop and implement emergency preparedness plans, including crisis management strategies. Conduct security education programs to train employees and contractors on compliance with classified environment policies. Key Qualifications Core Requirements 6-8+ years of experience managing/accrediting SCIFs, SAPFs, or collateral spaces under ICD 705 and national security standards. Extensive knowledge of RF shielding, TEMPEST, Protected Distribution Systems (PDS), Red/Black signal separation, and physical security frameworks (e.g., CNSSI 7003, UL2050). Proven experience creating and managing secure facility documentation (e.g., CSPs, FFCs, security checklists). Preferred Qualifications Professional certifications such as CPP or PSP. Experience in military, law enforcement, or other security-focused environments. Physical & Travel Requirements Ability to conduct physical inspections, including climbing ladders and lifting to 25 lbs. Inspections may require working in confined spaces or navigating challenging terrain. Travel required up to 25-50% for secure facility assessments and inspections across STR locations. Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $135,774 to $186,688 The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. 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 ********** 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 **************** 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.
    $135.8k-186.7k yearly Auto-Apply 38d ago
  • Senior Program Manager

    STR Holdings 4.6company rating

    STR Holdings job in Arlington, VA

    About the Team The Sensors Division at STR focuses on technology development for advanced sensor systems and platforms in support of national security. At STR, Defense Systems Researchers study complex defense technologies and systems by developing representative, physics-based models, analyzing data, developing metrics of performance, and evaluating against mission requirements. In addition, the researcher will often integrate the algorithms and control systems that are critical to operations of modern defense systems. The Systems Autonomy, Analysis, and Modeling (SAAM) Group within the Sensors Division studies and develops novel concepts for the next-generation ground-based, airborne, and space-based RF and EO/IR sensor systems and platforms. We perform systems and operational analysis using a combination of low, medium, and high-fidelity modeling, simulation, and analysis tools to inform systems designs and development. Our main customer focus is on Air Force, Navy, and DARPA research programs. The Role The SAAM Group is seeking a Senior Program Manager with an engineering background to manage a portfolio of programs focused on modeling and simulation as well as autonomy development. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams of researchers, scientists, and engineers spread across multiple STR campuses to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives on innovative, complex, and challenging national security programs. Your areas of specific focus will include building and executing programmatic baselines, including personnel, deliverables, and subcontractor management plans while anticipating risks, resolving resource, security, and contracting challenges, and meeting or managing customer, sponsor, and leadership expectations. A successful candidate will have recent experience leading programs in either a program manager or engineering capacity, with experience in several of the following areas: modeling and simulation, systems engineering, test & evaluation, software architecture, resource management, operational analysis, systems autonomy, and/or communications. This position requires competency in leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams, navigating complex security environments, briefing senior leadership, cultivating positive, collaborative, and productive work environments, and a strong proficiency in all aspects of program management. Strong interpersonal, communication, mentorship, and peer-leadership skills are also required. What you will do: Effectively execute multiple programs ensuring cost, schedule and technical program metrics are being tracked and within plan Support proposals by providing expertise in proposal development while ensuring adherence to a gated capture process Creating Subcontractor statements of work and manage/track Subcontractors to ensure proper execution Work with lead engineers to lead multi-functional teams Provide regular program briefs to Group and Division Leadership Create and maintaining an environment that fosters collaboration by giving clear direction and constructive feedback to the team Monitor progress against goals: anticipate risks, resolve issues, and initiate corrective actions as appropriate Identify and address security classification constraints Who you are: Active Security Clearance at the Secret level and the ability to obtain Top-Secret Clearance, for which U.S citizenship is needed by the U.S government Technical Undergraduate Degree and minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience in Government contracting or research and development Program Manager, Control Account Manager, or Subcontracts Manager experience in a design and development and/or build contract including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) definition, schedule generation, financial analysis/reporting, and resource management Experience in Proposal Management including planning and cost estimation Experience understanding challenges and constraints of working within security classification environments Excellent interpersonal and communications skills Successful experience in leading and managing multi-discipline teams Strong presentation and organizational skills Even Better: Active Top-Secret security clearance Experience with advanced RF or EO/IR system concepts, operational and systems analysis, multi-dimensional signal processing, and multi-function apertures Experience evaluating the impact of system capabilities on operational scenarios Experience managing projects larger than $5M for the Department of Defense Risk and Opportunity Management experience Experience managing Research and Development programs Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications including but not limited to MS Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $122,000 - $168,000 The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. 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 ********** 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 **************** 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.
    $122k-168k yearly Auto-Apply 1d ago
  • Principal Software Architect

    STR Holdings 4.6company rating

    STR Holdings job in Arlington, VA

    About the Team STR's Intelligence Division researches, develops, and transitions advanced analytics and machine learning-based solutions to solve challenging problems related to national security. Our team consists of passionate and motivated engineers with advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, mathematics, and data science, who are seeking opportunities to use their deep technical knowledge and creativity to tackle some of the hardest problems that our customers face. Our projects span multiple different data modalities and incorporate advanced algorithms, deep learning, and statistical techniques to uncover patterns in social media, structured and unstructured text, time series, geospatial, and imagery data, and must operate under challenging constraints not typically found in the commercial world. The tools and technologies we develop have real world impact and US Government analysts use them to extract and enrich intelligence information around the globe. The Role: We are looking for a leader who is passionate about collaborating with high-performance teams to solve unique national security challenges with novel technologies. As a Principal Software Architect, you will leverage your skills in systems and software development to operationalize advanced statistical machine learning algorithms and support production-level systems. You will work closely with other software engineers and researchers - teammates from both STR and subcontractors - to design cutting-edge solutions to challenging problems impacting national security including classification, anomaly detection, forecasting, and much more. You will also interact with customers to understand requirements and use cases and apply feedback to respond to their most critical problems. Due to the nature of our work, applicants should expect to primarily work onsite at a government location, e.g., ~75% time at the customer site, and the rest of the time at STR's Arlington, VA office. The split work location is designed to support strong engagement with our customers, our on-site team members, and STR's technical and business operations teams in Arlington, VA and Woburn, MA. This role will take advantage of STR's flexible, hybrid environment - when the work does not require use of STR's facilities, you are welcome to work remotely. What you will do: Lead an active, distributed team of STR and subcontractor engineers in creating and maintaining system infrastructure, including data pipeline architecture, algorithm execution, storage, distribution and access Be a senior STR technical leader onsite, engaging on new requirements, providing ad hoc status updates, coordinating with subcontractors, and ensuring that a corpus of programs are collaborating on data, technical lessons learned, and technical integration activities. Understand stakeholders, end users, and their constraints to create customer solutions that address mission requirements Architect and implement capabilities for integrating component technologies and orchestrating overall workflows Empower engineers, and scientists to act with a meaningful degree of autonomy by developing and clearly communicating a unifying product vision and strategy Identify and implement opportunities to automate manual processes, optimize data delivery, system performance and scalability Monitor for changes to data or environment that could significantly impact system performance to mitigate issues and maximize system uptime Perform testing to ensure system function and performance Who You Are: Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government BS, MS, PhD in a related field or equivalent experience At least 10+ years' experience in software development Motivated collaborator who is looking for the opportunity to work with a team of high-end researchers and engineers to develop and deploy novel machine learning solutions for real mission impact Aptitude for collaborating with stakeholders across a wide range of technical comfort levels Organized, detail-oriented, and with an ability to work both independently and collaboratively Experience with a range of software maturity, from functional prototypes to production-level systems; experience troubleshooting issues and identifying opportunities for improvement Experience supporting and working within a large, cross-functional, distributed team Experience with translating mission needs into production software, decomposing a problem into addressable component parts while identifying and tracking product risk Proficiency with one or more high-level programming languages, like Python Experience with cloud computing platforms, preferably AWS Experience with software delivery and containerization: e.g. Docker, Kubernetes Working knowledge of Linux Operating System and shell scripting Relational SQL and NoSQL databases: e.g. Postgres, Cassandra Even Better: Active TS/SCI security clearance with CI poly Prior military experience in delivering intelligence analytic products Strong presentation and organizational skills Demonstrated experience with DevSecOps and SAFe Agile; Possession of SAFe Agile, Security+, other certifications, or willingness to get them History of manipulating, processing and extracting value from large, disconnected datasets Experience with development of APIs (e.g., REST), access control, and auditing Experience with message queuing, stream processing, and optimizing ‘big data' data stores Experience developing build processes supporting data transformation, data structures, metadata, dependency and workload management Expert SQL knowledge and experience working with a variety of databases Experience using the following software/tools: Big Data tools: e.g. Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, ElasticSearch AWS: Athena, RDB, AWS credentials from Cloud Practitioner to Solutions Architect Data Lakes: e.g. Delta Lake, Apache Hudi, Apache Iceberg Distributed SQL interfaces: e.g. Apache Hive, Presto/Trino, Spark Data pipeline and workflow management tools: e.g Luigi, Airflow Dashboard frontends: e.g. Grafana, Kibana Stream-processing systems: e.g. Storm, Spark-Streaming, etc. Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $206,000 - $284,000 The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. 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 ********** 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 **************** 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.
    $206k-284k yearly Auto-Apply 37d ago
  • Senior FPGA Reverse Engineer

    STR Holdings 4.6company rating

    STR Holdings job in Arlington, VA

    STR's Cyber Division is hiring a Senior FPGA Reverse Engineer who will leverage their digital hardware design background to work within a multi-disciplinary team solving unique problems surrounding FPGA reverse engineering. We are seeking a candidate to execute FPGA reverse engineering tasks and support software development to improve and automate the process. Candidates will study gate-level layouts of FPGA applications and draw on their digital design expertise to craft a behavioral understanding of the design through a combination of logic circuit analysis and characterization through register transfer level (RTL) simulations. Tool development involves writing software leveraging existing frameworks and insight based on the FPGA reverse engineering process to improve STR's capability in this emerging field. A FPGA reverse engineer should be prepared to brief the internal team and STR's customers on RE findings and provide updates on tool development. What you will do: Perform FPGA reverse engineering work within a team to identify behavioral details of an application Model, test, and document RE findings using hardware modeling and simulation platforms Prepare reports and presentations for STR's customers and collaborators detailing FPGA RE findings Work with the FPGA RE team to identify new areas for tool development and capability research Develop software supporting STR's FPGA reverse engineering capabilities Participate in design reviews and testing for FPGA RE tools Who you are: This position requires the ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. Government Bachelors Degree in Computer Engineering/Electrical & Computer Engineering with at least 5 years of relevant experience Strong problem solving skills and ability to apply a technical background to non-traditional problems Familiarity with hardware description languages (i.e., Verilog, SystemVerilog, VHDL) Familiarity with the design process and development path for FPGAs Comfortable with digital design and logic concepts Software development experience ideally using Python and/or C/C++ Ability to prepare and present technical material to customers and internal staff Nice to have: Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance Experience writing applications using hardware description languages Experience applying the design process and development path for FPGAs In depth knowledge and experience using industry standard FPGAs (Altera, Xilinx devices) and their associated platforms (Quartus, Vivado) Experience with RTL simulation environments and FPGA verification through in depth test bench development Experience using Matlab and Simulink Embedded systems experience including sensor interfacing with an FPGA or microcontroller Knowledge of signal processing implementation techniques common to FPGA implementations 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 ********** 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 **************** 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.
    $108k-131k yearly est. Auto-Apply 40d ago
  • Lead Model-Based Systems Engineer

    STR 4.6company rating

    STR job in Arlington, VA

    Job Description STR is hiring a Lead Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) in our Woburn, MA office to work across a broad portfolio of DoD mission areas. The Systems Engineer should have experience architecting systems, working across the Systems Engineering Lifecycle, a deep understanding of Systems Engineering principles, reverse engineering techniques, and the ability to work with complex software systems and the utilization of Digital Engineering/MBSE to accomplish program goals. The candidate will support STR's Systems Development Division to achieve architectural integrity and traceability from requirements analysis through system and software development and production system deployment. This position offers the opportunity to work with leading domain experts developing solutions to solve the most challenging national security problems. Our teams consist of motivated individuals with degrees in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, and data science. The ideal candidate will be experienced in Systems Engineering processes and techniques, Modeling and Simulation, software-based systems, Digital Engineering/MBSE and be excited about opportunities to grow and be a source of subject matter expertise across the organization. The Systems Engineer should have experience implementing a rigorous MBSE approach to develop DoD systems. New programs at STR will be looking to adopt agile approaches that incorporate model-based requirements management and traceability with software development. This position is well suited for a Systems Engineer with a software systems background who is interested in improving the state of the practice and demonstrating the advantages that MBSE can offer. What you will do: Utilize your Systems Engineering skillset as part of a tightly knit team to design, develop, implement, and deploy advanced software systems Analyze, reverse-engineer, derive, and define requirements from ambiguous or incomplete software system implementations and codebases Develop/generate documentation (e.g. Systems Requirements Document, SysML models) to capture requirements of new and existing systems Perform gap analysis between derived requirements and current system capabilities to identify missing features or functionalities Assist other technical contributors throughout the software lifecycle, from early prototypes to fully integrated systems Implement MBSE approaches using SysML in Cameo Work closely with domain experts and software development teams to realize program designs for a diverse set of applications, including: Distributed mission planning Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) management Decision making support to human analysts/planners This position is based in one of our offices but will take advantage of STR's flexible, hybrid environment: we anticipate that you could work remotely as much as 25% of the time Any time work does not require use of STR's facilities, you are welcome to work remotely Who you are: This position requires an Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government BS, MS or PhD in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field Experience implementing open architectures and integrating with large scale software-intensive systems and platform systems Strong ability to derive requirements from existing software and capture new customer requirements, and translate those into development tasks for software teams Comfortable working in dynamic environments and adjusting to changing priorities Minimum of 8 years work experience as a Systems Engineer or related field Minimum of 3 years experience architecting systems using system modeling tools (SysML in Cameo) Even Better: Domain expertise or familiarity with one or more of the following areas is highly desirable: Sea, air, and space platforms, mission planning, and C2 systems Sensor Resource Management Electronic Warfare Software deployment in cloud-based systems Government Open System Architectures (UCI, OMS, COARPS) 5+ years of experience in architecting systems using system modeling tools (SysML in Cameo) Experience porting models/designs from SparxEA to Cameo Experience in Java, Python, or object-oriented programming languages Agile software development experience and/or certification Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $157,000 - $224,000 The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. 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 ********** 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 **************** 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.
    $157k-224k yearly 8d ago
  • Machine Learning Computer Vision MS/PhD Summer Internship

    STR Holdings 4.6company rating

    STR Holdings job in Arlington, VA

    Join STR's Video & Image Understanding (VIU) Group as a summer intern to develop and apply deep learning or reinforcement learning techniques to solve challenging problems in computer vision, situational awareness and autonomous control. We tackle problems that have not been previously addressed by academic and industry research communities. The VIU Group is part of STR's Intelligence Division, which develops and applies state-of-the-art information processing techniques to produce robust, scalable solutions for intelligence analysts and military decision makers. STR staff drive our success with their hard work, talent, and ingenuity. Join us this summer and help develop meaningful solutions to challenging, real-world problems which enhance our nation's security. Job Description: You will work as part of a project team with focused mentorship from experienced staff. You will adapt, extend and optimize innovative machine learning algorithms for solving challenging computer vision or autonomy problems. You will collaborate with STR research engineers as well as academic researchers, who are often part of our team, to develop practical and powerful machine learning and computer vision solutions. You will have the opportunity to evaluate and optimize machine learning performance on relevant and practical data sets. Requirements: Enrollment in an MS or PhD degree program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics or related technical discipline. Successful track record of applying machine learning algorithms, such as deep learning or reinforcement learning, to computer vision or autonomy problems. Strong academic record and interest in research. Experience in scientific software development, particularly with Python. This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government. Perks: Competitive pay Housing stipend Flexibility/work-life balance Vibrant community with fun summer activities inside and outside the office Intern seminars and tech talks Strong track record of interns returning for subsequent summers and future full-time employment. Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $89,000 - $112,000 The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. 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 ********** 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 **************** 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.
    $36k-45k yearly est. Auto-Apply 40d ago
  • Senior Embedded Software Engineer

    STR Holdings 4.6company rating

    STR Holdings job in Arlington, VA

    The Systems Development Division (SDD) delivers technology advantage into users' hands by delivering capabilities focused on end-customer needs that function in operationally relevant environments and timeframes. SDD considers the entire lifecycle of the solution, from conceptualization and architecting, through development, to deployment, while leveraging novel technologies to deliver first-of-a-kind systems. Current efforts include programs for airborne and space RF as well as advanced testing enabled by multi-function, multi-modal capabilities. SDD is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to support the design, development, and implementation of real-time processing solutions in software for advanced multi-function Radar systems. You will collaborate with fellow researchers and engineers on multi-disciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions related to exploration and demonstration of Radar and EW/RF convergence. In this role, you will design and implement digital signal processing over the complete signal processing chain for radar applications in various operational environments. You will conduct performance analysis through simulations and real-world testing to validate and optimize the products you create. Since the systems SDD develops are deployed in operationally relevant environments, the products you develop need to meet standards of quality, maintainability, and reuse. This position will offer the opportunity for technical growth, design, analysis, development, testing, and fielding of capabilities. The successful candidate will have demonstrated contributions in areas such as: radar, electronic warfare, digital signal processing, systems engineering, and test & evaluation. This position requires skills in working with multi-disciplinary teams, awareness of relevant technologies, and interest in developing and delivering systems in tight time-frames. Strong interpersonal, communication, and technical skills are required. Applicants are expected to be self-motivated, detail oriented and have a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate. What you will do: Support development of innovative radar/EW systems through implementation of digital signal processing (DSP) Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and/or develop system requirements and specifications Design and implement signal processing and software solutions Conduct performance analysis through simulations and real-world testing to validate and optimize system performance Prepare documentation, design specifications, test plans, and reports Communicate effectively with internal teams and stakeholders to convey technical concepts and project updates Who you are: This position requires an Active SECRET security clearance with eligibility to obtain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. Government Demonstrated experience implementing real-time signal processing solutions in C++ (C++17 or later) Working knowledge of digital signal processing Familiarity with embedded development; experience with Xilinx MPSoC, and RFSoC platforms a plus Experience in preparing and delivering briefings, familiarity with the execution of technical reviews (SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, TIMS) Background should include a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of applicable experience; Master's degree and at least 3 years of applicable experience; or PhD. Equivalent experience will be considered Nice to have: Applicable understanding of and experience with Radar systems and their principles of design, development, requirements verification, test planning, test execution, and data analysis Experience with algorithm implementation in software for real time systems, especially radar and/or remote sensing CUDA experience preferred Proficiency in radar simulation tools (MATLAB) Capable of working in a team environment and interacting with team members to ensure effective communication and alignment including mentoring of junior engineers Active Top Secret clearance Applicable knowledge of target detection Applicable domain experience in one or more of the following areas: Electronic Warfare, Antenna Apertures, Sensor Resource Management, Large-Scale Platform Test Systems, Cyber Physical Systems, Open System Architectures (UCI, OMS, COARPS) Required Education: Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Radar Systems, or related technical field Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $134,000 - $184,000 The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. 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 ********** 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 **************** 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.
    $134k-184k yearly Auto-Apply 40d ago
  • Procurement Summer Intern

    STR Holdings 4.6company rating

    STR Holdings job in Arlington, VA

    STR is seeking a Summer 2026 Procurement Intern looking to gain practical experience in the field of Supply Chain. STR's mission is to make the world a safer place. In this internship, you will directly support that mission by supporting STR's advanced technology development programs finding Procurement solutions to meet our Program and Customer needs. You will assist in defining business solutions that enable STR to execute its contractual commitments while forging impactful relationships with internal stakeholders. You will understand why it is important to foster strong and trustful working relationships with suppliers and how success requires a team. In this internship, you will: Work with different types of contract vehicles Gain exposure to different STR technology areas and mission/system applications. Support supplier source selection, subcontract/purchase order placement, cost/price analysis, record keeping, negotiations, documentation preparation, subcontract/purchase order maintenance, and supplier management. Assist in the preparation of Requests for Proposal/Quotes, analysis and evaluation of proposals, negotiation of subcontract provisions, and ‘cradle to grave' subcontract/purchase order administration. Gain an understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARS) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) Gain insight into execution risk management Qualifications: Pursuit of a Bachelor's Degree in Business disciplines, Liberal Arts, or Supply Chain Management or comparable Military experience Due to the nature of STR's work and U.S export regulations, the successful candidate must be a US citizen. Willingness to learn, ask questions, and work hard. A sense of duty and desire to contribute to Organizational success Ability to form respectful relationships with customers and colleagues. Desired Skills: Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills Ability to organize tasks and prioritize assignments. Effective time management skills and punctuality Critical thinking, problem-solving skills Ability to work independently or in a team environment. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize under pressure. Ability to work independently. Perks: Competitive pay Housing stipend Flexibility/work-life balance Vibrant community with fun summer activities inside and outside the office Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $52,000 -$79,000 The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. 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 ********** 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 **************** 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.
    $52k-79k yearly Auto-Apply 19d ago
  • Physical Security Specialist

    STR 4.6company rating

    STR job in Arlington, VA

    Job Description STR is seeking an experienced Physical Security Specialist to lead the design, development, and compliance efforts for secure facilities such as SCIFs, SAPFs, and other classified spaces. The role requires expertise in ICD 705 standards, DoD protocols, and national security regulations to manage risks, enforce security measures, and achieve successful accreditations. As a key member of the security team, you will oversee facility design, documentation, inspections, and training to ensure STR's sensitive operations are conducted in highly secure environments. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure & Compliance Leadership Develop, implement, and maintain documentation for secure facility design and management, including Construction Security Plans (CSPs), Fixed Facility Checklist (FFCs), and Protected Distribution Systems (PDS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and Access Control System (ACS) procedures. Guide and review architectural drawings, schematics, and as-built diagrams to confirm adherence to physical security requirements for SCIFs/SAPFs. Collaborate with government representatives, architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure compliance with NISPOM, ICD 705, UL2050, and other security protocols. Represent STR during physical security reviews, audits, and accreditation processes for SCIFs, SAPFs, and classified facilities. Interpret, and implement DD254s and supporting documentation. Risk Mitigation & Secure Operations Conduct inspections, identify vulnerabilities, and implement solutions such as RF shielding and TEMPEST countermeasures. Ensure protection of communication systems by enforcing CNSSAM TEMPEST/1-13 and CNSSI 7003 standards (e.g., Red/Black signal separation). Incident Management & Training Develop and implement emergency preparedness plans, including crisis management strategies. Conduct security education programs to train employees and contractors on compliance with classified environment policies. Key Qualifications Core Requirements 6-8+ years of experience managing/accrediting SCIFs, SAPFs, or collateral spaces under ICD 705 and national security standards. Extensive knowledge of RF shielding, TEMPEST, Protected Distribution Systems (PDS), Red/Black signal separation, and physical security frameworks (e.g., CNSSI 7003, UL2050). Proven experience creating and managing secure facility documentation (e.g., CSPs, FFCs, security checklists). Preferred Qualifications Professional certifications such as CPP or PSP. Experience in military, law enforcement, or other security-focused environments. Physical & Travel Requirements Ability to conduct physical inspections, including climbing ladders and lifting to 25 lbs. Inspections may require working in confined spaces or navigating challenging terrain. Travel required up to 25-50% for secure facility assessments and inspections across STR locations. Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $135,774 to $186,688 The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. 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 ********** 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 **************** 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.
    $135.8k-186.7k yearly 8d ago
  • Laboratory Manager

    STR Holdings 4.6company rating

    STR Holdings job in Arlington, VA

    STR is focused on delivering national defense capabilities by driving mission-focused strategies to develop advanced technology systems enabling enduring products and solutions focused on achieving the customer vision. Our programs deliver sustainable, reliable, and cost-efficient capabilities focused on end-customer needs that function in operationally relevant environments and timeframes. We offer a dynamic and challenging environment where your work directly contributes to national security. Our hardware labs are at the forefront of technological innovation, and as a Laboratory Manager, you will play a crucial role in maintaining this standard of excellence. We continue to grow and refine our laboratory operations, and this role will be involved in helping STR meet our future needs. If you are driven by a passion for making an impact, excel in a collaborative environment, and are dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, we invite you to apply to join our team. Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced hands-on Laboratory Manager to fill a dual role. You will oversee the efficient and safe operation of our hardware laboratory facilities, while also providing technical support to high-visibility programs. This pivotal role balances the immediate, tactical needs of the labs with our longer-term strategic goals, ensuring our labs are state-of-the-art to support our mission-critical projects. This includes supporting the growth and improvement of our lab operations through process development and implementation, continually improving the employee experience working in labs, making sure equipment is operating and calibrated, and projects have the space needed to work. This role will also support the assembly, test, and repair of electronic and electro-mechanical hardware. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate and manage day-to-day activities within the laboratories, ensuring a clean, organized, and fully equipped environment for our team. Support the development, implementation, and refinement of standard operating procedures. Monitor users for adherence, identify issues, and escalate resolution as necessary. Develop and administer training as appropriate. Manage and monitor for adherence to safety and security protocols. Maintain awareness of overall lab utilization, user needs, equipment status, regulatory changes, and advancements of laboratory practices. Work with leadership to implement recommendations to maintain and improve laboratory operations. Assign and manage floor, bench, and storage spaces to address program needs. Aid in preparing space for program use (e.g., ensure benches and storage are available; power and network is suitable; ESD protections are in place). Aid in closeout of lab space on program completion (e.g., pack/return equipment; clean space). Manage inventory of materials and supplies (e.g., chemicals, gloves) and equipment (track status; coordinate maintenance, calibration, and repair; schedule use). Ensure equipment is properly used (e.g., verify function; conduct training or direct users to appropriate training). Ensure lab spaces meet expectations for cleanliness and safety; coordinate with cleaning service and conduct “quick cleans” as necessary. Coordinate with EHS staff to ensure proper storage and disposal of chemicals and waste in accordance with appropriate regulations. Facilitate permitting process to support tests (e.g., FCC permits). Maintain and manage access control (ensure personnel complete appropriate training, add/remove people as necessary). Assemble complex electro-mechanical systems that will be used in operational environments (e.g., electronic racks, mechanical modifications and assembly, cable and harness fabrication, installation, routing, and restraining). Support test activities under guidance from Engineering teams and/or conduct test routines independently. Typical test activities will be related to RF systems and can include trouble shooting and debugging. Read technical design/drawing packages and implement into hardware leveraging industry best practices. Create/revise/recommend changes to technical documentation and identify improvements for performance and/or manufacturability. Apply familiarity and experience (e.g., certification) of electronics industry assembly standards such as IPC (Aerospace and Defense applicable standards preferred) and skills such as soldering, crimping, and power tools (drill press, saws, etc.) Work/communicate with Engineering staff to understand design intent, communicate issues and corrective recommendations. Work in a dynamic environment while applying/recommending best practices as appropriate. Accurately and completely document work activities to ensure design and manufacturing history is maintained. Schedule flexibility to accommodate variations in program schedule and/or support multiple programs. Other duties as needed or assigned Required Skills and Experience: High school graduate and minimum 10 years of applicable and demonstrated experience in an R&D environment, preferably in fields related to RF, Radar, antenna, acoustic, and/or undersea products for Defense applications. Experience managing lab operations as outlined above. Experience building, testing, and delivering electro-mechanical hardware related to RF, Radar, antenna, acoustic, and/or undersea products. Experience interfacing and communicating with Engineers and Scientists. Existing certifications (e.g., IPC soldering) preferred or ability to obtain required certifications. Expired certifications are acceptable; however, skill set must have been applied within the last 3 years. Familiarity with tools and parts used in assembly of electro-mechanical hardware, including but not limited to: Solder, soldering irons, and crimp tools Drill press, saws, and related power tools Bolts, nuts, washers, and related hardware Connectors, wires, shrink sleeving, and epoxies Experience with Microsoft tools (Word, Excel) and data management systems (Arena, SolidWorks PDM). Ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs Occasional travel ( This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed. Active Secret or Top Secret clearance preferred. Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $115,000-$140,000 The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. 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 ********** 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 **************** 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.
    $115k-140k yearly Auto-Apply 37d ago
  • Senior Data Engineer

    STR Holdings 4.6company rating

    STR Holdings job in Arlington, VA

    About the Team STR's Intelligence division researches and develops advanced analytics and machine learning-based solutions to solve challenging problems related to national security. Our team consists of passionate and motivated engineers with advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, mathematics, and data science, who are seeking opportunities to use their deep technical knowledge and creativity to tackle some of the hardest problems that our customers face. Our projects span multiple different data modalities and incorporate advanced algorithms, deep learning, and statistical techniques to uncover patterns in social media, structured and unstructured text, time series, geospatial, and imagery data, and must operate under challenging constraints not typically found in the commercial world. The tools and technologies we develop have real world impact and US Government analysts use them to extract and enrich intelligence information around the globe. The Role As a Data Software Engineer, you will leverage your skills in data science, machine learning, and software development to operationalize advanced statistical machine learning algorithms and support production-level systems. You will closely work with other software engineers and researchers to design cutting-edge solutions to challenging problems impacting national security including classification, anomaly detection, forecasting, and much more. This role combines proficiency in programming languages such as Python and developing advanced machine learning solutions against disparate data feeds to craft cutting-edge solutions that address real-world challenges in national security. Positions are available in both Woburn, MA and Arlington, VA. Due to the nature of our work, applicants should expect to primarily work onsite or in the office. What you will do: Explore a variety of data sources to build and integrate machine learning models into software Develop machine learning and deep learning algorithms for large-scale multi-modal problems Work with large data sets and develop software solutions for scalable analysis Collaborate to create and maintain software for data pipelines, algorithms, storage, and access Monitor software deployments, create logging frameworks, and design APIs Build analytic tools that utilize data pipelines to provide actionable insights into customer requests Develop and execute plans to improve software robustness and ensure system performance Who you are: Ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance, for which U.S citizenship is needed by the U.S government Motivated collaborator looking to work with a large and distributed team 5+ years of experience in one or more high level programming languages, like Python Experience working with large datasets for machine learning applications Experience in navigating and contributing to complex, large code bases Experience with containerization practices and CI/CD workflows BS, MS, or PhD in a related field or equivalent experience Even Better (you should have several of these, but all of them are not required): Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance Experience with probabilistic and statistical methods Experience with mathematical concepts such as linear algebra and optimization Experience with container orchestration systems, such as Kubernetes Experience using databases including SQL and NoSQL databases Experience developing parallel processing and distributed software workflows Experience with dashboard frontends, such as Grafana or Kibana Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $134,000 - $184,000 The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. 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 ********** 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 **************** 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.
    $134k-184k yearly Auto-Apply 40d ago
  • Senior Software Engineer

    STR Holdings 4.6company rating

    STR Holdings job in Arlington, VA

    About the Team: STR's Analytics Division develops novel technologies to solve challenging national security problems through advanced analytics. Our team consists of passionate and motivated individuals with 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 in order to improve mission success of our customers. The Collaborative Autonomy and Control (CAC) Group in the Analytics Division works to build software systems that solve critical problems in the areas of uncrewed system autonomy, multi-agent collaboration, resource management, and control. By leveraging expertise in machine learning, algorithms, model-predictive control, and software development, we build tools that support tactical mission planning and execution, autonomous reasoning, and more. The Role: As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work as part of a tightly knit team to design, develop, implement, and demonstrate advanced algorithms and software systems. You will provide technical leadership and mentoring on programs working throughout the software lifecycle, from early prototypes to integrated systems. Your work will develop a diverse set of software tools and applications for mission planning systems, automated enterprise control processes, unmanned platforms, DevSecOps, and CI/CD pipelines. This position is based in Woburn, MA, but will take advantage of STR's flexible, hybrid environment - when the work does not require use of STR's facilities, you are welcome to work remotely. Who You Are: U.S. Citizen BS in Computer Science or related technical field with 5+ years' experience 3+ years experience with C++ or Java Proven understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization Experience utilizing the following: Object-Oriented Programming principles Agile software lifecycle methodologies and tools, such as JIRA and Sonarqube Test-driven development methodologies A demonstrated ability to adopt new languages, libraries, and technologies Even Better: MS or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field Experience with the following: Experience in one or more of the following: motion planning, perception, localization, mapping, controls, and related system performance metrics. Experience programming for embedded and physical devices Multi-agent coordination of UxVs MAVLINK or other C2 protocols Unreal Engine modeling ROS TAK DevSecOps and CI/CD tool chains Integration of complex software systems Constraint optimization algorithms Knowledge representation/ontologies Python Active Security Clearance Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $134,000 - $184,000 The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. 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 ********** 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 **************** 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.
    $134k-184k yearly Auto-Apply 9d ago
  • Software Reverse Engineer

    STR Holdings 4.6company rating

    STR Holdings job in Arlington, VA

    STR is hiring a Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. Work must be performed onsite. What you'll do: Reverse engineering complex software or firmware targets, ranging from typical Windows/Linux binaries to embedded firmware running non-traditional computer architectures and operating systems Developing and applying automated reverse engineering and binary analysis tools to characterize protocols, interfaces, and functionality of target systems Developing innovative cybersecurity solutions Working in multi-discipline teams to tackle challenging problems from a wide variety of technologies to develop innovative cybersecurity solutions Performing vulnerability weaponization, exploit development, payload development, and exploit mitigation on a variety of challenging targets Documenting, demonstrating, and presenting research Solving real world problems that have an impact on national security Who you are: This position requires an Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. Government BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or related field (or equivalent work experience) Experience with binary analysis of software/firmware Experience with disassembly tools, such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra Proficiency in one or more programming languages: C/C++, Python, etc. Proficiency in one or more Assembly Languages: x86, ARM, etc. General understanding of reverse engineering fundamentals: memory layout, calling conventions, etc. Nice to haves: Vulnerability research and analysis Knowledge of weaponizing discovered vulnerabilities into exploits Implant or software patch development Familiarity with binary emulation or vulnerability research, including tools such as QEMU or AFL++ Experience with DSP architectures, such as Texas Instruments, STMicroelectronics, NXP, or Analog Devices. Knowledge of operating system internals including memory/process/thread management Embedded systems or firmware analysis Experience development custom emulation tools to enable dynamic analysis Disassembler/decompiler module development Experience analyzing and reconstructing code/data flow Automated reverse engineering or software analysis tool development Experience debugging software without source code Knowledge of binary file structures and formats Experience analyzing protocols or message structures Knowledge of anti-reverse engineering techniques Knowledge of intrusion detection and anti-malware systems and techniques Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $112,000 - $154,000 The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. 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 ********** 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 **************** 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.
    $112k-154k yearly Auto-Apply 40d ago
  • Lead Model-Based Systems Engineer

    STR Holdings 4.6company rating

    STR Holdings job in Arlington, VA

    STR is hiring a Lead Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) in our Woburn, MA office to work across a broad portfolio of DoD mission areas. The Systems Engineer should have experience architecting systems, working across the Systems Engineering Lifecycle, a deep understanding of Systems Engineering principles, reverse engineering techniques, and the ability to work with complex software systems and the utilization of Digital Engineering/MBSE to accomplish program goals. The candidate will support STR's Systems Development Division to achieve architectural integrity and traceability from requirements analysis through system and software development and production system deployment. This position offers the opportunity to work with leading domain experts developing solutions to solve the most challenging national security problems. Our teams consist of motivated individuals with degrees in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, and data science. The ideal candidate will be experienced in Systems Engineering processes and techniques, Modeling and Simulation, software-based systems, Digital Engineering/MBSE and be excited about opportunities to grow and be a source of subject matter expertise across the organization. The Systems Engineer should have experience implementing a rigorous MBSE approach to develop DoD systems. New programs at STR will be looking to adopt agile approaches that incorporate model-based requirements management and traceability with software development. This position is well suited for a Systems Engineer with a software systems background who is interested in improving the state of the practice and demonstrating the advantages that MBSE can offer. What you will do: Utilize your Systems Engineering skillset as part of a tightly knit team to design, develop, implement, and deploy advanced software systems Analyze, reverse-engineer, derive, and define requirements from ambiguous or incomplete software system implementations and codebases Develop/generate documentation (e.g. Systems Requirements Document, SysML models) to capture requirements of new and existing systems Perform gap analysis between derived requirements and current system capabilities to identify missing features or functionalities Assist other technical contributors throughout the software lifecycle, from early prototypes to fully integrated systems Implement MBSE approaches using SysML in Cameo Work closely with domain experts and software development teams to realize program designs for a diverse set of applications, including: Distributed mission planning Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) management Decision making support to human analysts/planners This position is based in one of our offices but will take advantage of STR's flexible, hybrid environment: we anticipate that you could work remotely as much as 25% of the time Any time work does not require use of STR's facilities, you are welcome to work remotely Who you are: This position requires an Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government BS, MS or PhD in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field Experience implementing open architectures and integrating with large scale software-intensive systems and platform systems Strong ability to derive requirements from existing software and capture new customer requirements, and translate those into development tasks for software teams Comfortable working in dynamic environments and adjusting to changing priorities Minimum of 8 years work experience as a Systems Engineer or related field Minimum of 3 years experience architecting systems using system modeling tools (SysML in Cameo) Even Better: Domain expertise or familiarity with one or more of the following areas is highly desirable: Sea, air, and space platforms, mission planning, and C2 systems Sensor Resource Management Electronic Warfare Software deployment in cloud-based systems Government Open System Architectures (UCI, OMS, COARPS) 5+ years of experience in architecting systems using system modeling tools (SysML in Cameo) Experience porting models/designs from SparxEA to Cameo Experience in Java, Python, or object-oriented programming languages Agile software development experience and/or certification Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $157,000 - $224,000 The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. 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 ********** 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 **************** 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.
    $157k-224k yearly Auto-Apply 4d ago

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