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$174k–$225k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Posted 6d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Lead Embedded Software Architect will define system and software architecture for advanced signal processing solutions on resource-constrained platforms. They will also collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to translate mission objectives into technical specifications while mentoring junior engineering staff.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant engineering or computer science field and at least 7 years of experience in embedded software development. Proficiency in C/C++ and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance are mandatory requirements.
Full job description
About the Team:
The Sensors Division at STR focuses on technology development for advanced sensor systems to add national security capabilities, particularly in the areas of airborne/surface-based radar, electronic warfare, underwater acoustics, hyperspectral imaging, and EO/IR sensing. Within these areas, we perform work on emerging concepts & technologies, component & system development and prototyping, and experimental campaigns.
The Optical & Novel Sensing (ONS) Group within the Sensors Division pursues physics-driven research across multiple domains to provide warfighter and intelligence mission performance unachievable with traditional sensors. Our main customer focus is on Department of War and Intelligence Community research and development programs, with work spanning concept formulation through validation prototyping.
The Role:
We are seeking a talented and versatile Embedded Software Architect to drive the system definition and software architecture for advanced signal processing solutions on resource-constrained embedded platforms. The ideal candidate has broad embedded experience, excels in analyzing complex algorithms to inform technical requirements, and can recommend and develop solutions across CPUs, DSPs, and FPGAs. They will interface with external spacecraft and satellite integrators to define requirements, and play a key role in software development, optimization, and technical guidance within our engineering team.
What you will do:
Analyze customer use cases and signal processing algorithms to generate clear, actionable system and software requirements for embedded platforms
Evaluate and recommend computational architectures (CPU, DSP, FPGA, or hybrid) best suited to mission needs, balancing system complexity, performance, and resource constraints
Architect, design, and implement embedded software at the middleware or application level, with a focus on resource-efficiency and high reliability
Optimize and port software to maximize performance on computationally limited SoCs; proficiently devise functional splits between processor and FPGA
Collaborate with spacecraft/satellite integrators and internal stakeholders to translate mission objectives into robust technical specifications
Provide mentoring, code reviews, and technical guidance to less-experienced team members
Who you are:
Ability to obtain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
BS with 7+ years’ experience in embedded software development for resource-constrained systems (such as CPU/DSP/FPGA SoCs). Equivalent experience will be considered.
Proficient in C/C++ for embedded systems; familiarity with MATLAB and RTOS environments a plus
Strong foundation in signal processing algorithms and their computational/resource implications
Demonstrated ability to derive system/software architecture from high-level algorithm analysis and mission requirements
Experience with partitioning solutions between processors and programmable logic (e.g., FPGA)
Proven ability to work effectively with customers and cross-disciplinary teams to translate concepts into specifications and implementations
Strong communication skills and experience mentoring or guiding junior engineers
Experience with DevOps practices and tools to support efficient, reliable software development and deployment workflows
Agile software lifecycle methodologies and tools, such as JIRA, Confluence, Gitlab, static analysis, etc
Even better:
Active Secret clearance with the U.S. Government
Advanced experience in Python, MATLAB, and/or other high-level programming languages
Familiarity with multi-threaded or multi-core real-time operating concepts
Knowledge of high-level software architecture design and scalability principles
Demonstrated leadership abilities, including mentoring junior staff and contributing to team efficiency
Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $174,000 - $225,000
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 www.str.us for more info.
STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at [email protected] 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.
Harnessing the power of technology to solve the nation's hardest problems
Industry
Technology, Information and Internet
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Founded
2010
Headquarters
Woburn, MA
LinkedIn followers
26,054
STR is driven to deliver impact. We take pride in formulating solutions to the nation's newest, hardest problems through sustained innovation and application of technology.
As the world becomes increasingly inter-connected, our model for keeping society safe must evolve. STR is leading the way, with cutting edge cybersecurity tools that wrangle complexity, analytics toolsets that drive sensemaking to the user, sensing that exploits the intricacies of physics, and systems that deliver capability to make us safer.
Our people and our values drive us. We are an employee-owned company that seeks lasting, long-term contribution and not short-term returns. We strive to leave the world a little better and safer each day, both through our work and our interactions with each other. We believe that by coming together and working together, we can achieve greater impact than we ever could alone.
Offices: 600 West Cummings Park, Woburn, MA 01801, US · Dayton, OH 45404, US · Arlington, VA 22203, US · 1571 Robert J Conlan Blvd NE, Palm Bay, Florida 32905, US · 1808 Aston Ave, Carlsbad, California 92008, US
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