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Senior Embedded Systems Software Design Engineer

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Woburn, MA
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Woburn, MA
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As a Senior Embedded Systems Software Design Engineer, you will design, implement, and test embedded software for advanced real-time signal processing in defense applications. You'll collaborate with a team, evaluate solutions, and may travel for customer engagements. You'll need proficiency in programming languages and experience with embedded systems and signal processing.
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About the Team:

STR's Sensors Division is at the forefront of developing advanced signal processing algorithms and prototyping systems for next-generation radar and electronic warfare technologies. Our group fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. You will be a member of a dynamic group of research engineers across STR, academic researchers, and industry partners to develop practical and effective solutions to RF sensing and counter-sensing challenges. Together, we're dedicated to tackling some of the toughest problems faced by our national security-focused clients.

About the Role: 

As an Embedded Systems Software Design Engineeryou will work with a team to design, implement, and test embedded systems software for advanced real-time signal processing applications for sonar, radar, electronic warfare (detection, protection, jamming, and spoofing). 

What you will do:

  • Work with STR team to understand capability requirements, brainstorm solutions, and evaluate the pros and cons of each to inform decisions
  • Develop and implement embedded systems software for advanced real-time signal processing applications
  • Potential travel to customer meetings and/or data collections and experiments is expected

Who you are:

  • This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance and eligibility to support special access programs, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. Government
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline
  • 3-5+ years of relevant work experience depending on degree (BS with 5+ years and MS with 3+ years)
  • Experience supporting the development of embedded systems software for advanced real-time signal processing applications
  • Familiar with design methodologies and open architectures
  • Experience developing software with GNU/Linux toolchains using open source software
  • Proficient in C, C++, or similar real-time embedded programming languages
  • Comfortable using Python and/or MATLAB programming languages
  • Experience with firmware languages such as VHDL and/or Verilog
  • Experience with software tools supporting integrated Development Environment, version control, tracking, and scripting
  • Working knowledge of software design patterns and best practices
  • Understanding of software-hardware interfacing techniques and implementation
  • Enthusiasm to learn new skills and a desire for developing software

Even Better:

  • Active Secret or TS/SCI Clearance
  • Linux kernel level modules and device driver development
  • Knowledge of real-time multi-threaded Embedded software, preferably on Linux OS
  • Experience writing software using a large multi-party code base
  • Working in a laboratory environment using measurement equipment and performing quantitative data analysis
  • Developing software using hardware accelerators such as GPUs, DSPs, and FPGAs
  • Experience implementing software using systems on a chip such as Xilinx MPSoC or RFSoC
  • Experience developing software using machine learning techniques
  • Real-time optimization of signal processing algorithms developed in languages like MATLAB or Python

Join us and become part of a team that's making an impact at the forefront of technology and innovation.

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.

Top Skills

C
C++
Gnu/Linux
Matlab
Python
Verilog
Vhdl

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