{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"1cc783a90337cb9599993642","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1cc783a90337cb9599993642","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1cc783a90337cb9599993642","title":"Lead Embedded Software Architect","description":"About the Team:\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe Role:\n\nWe 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.\n\nWhat you will do:\n\nAnalyze customer use cases and signal processing algorithms to generate clear, actionable system and software requirements for embedded platforms\nEvaluate and recommend computational architectures (CPU, DSP, FPGA, or hybrid) best suited to mission needs, balancing system complexity, performance, and resource constraints\nArchitect, design, and implement embedded software at the middleware or application level, with a focus on resource-efficiency and high reliability\nOptimize and port software to maximize performance on computationally limited SoCs; proficiently devise functional splits between processor and FPGA\nCollaborate with spacecraft/satellite integrators and internal stakeholders to translate mission objectives into robust technical specifications\nProvide mentoring, code reviews, and technical guidance to less-experienced team members\n\nWho you are:\n\nAbility to obtain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government\nBachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field\nBS with 7+ years' experience in embedded software development for resource-constrained systems (such as CPU/DSP/FPGA SoCs). Equivalent experience will be considered.\nProficient in C/C++ for embedded systems; familiarity with MATLAB and RTOS environments a plus\nStrong foundation in signal processing algorithms and their computational/resource implications\nDemonstrated ability to derive system/software architecture from high-level algorithm analysis and mission requirements\nExperience with partitioning solutions between processors and programmable logic (e.g., FPGA)\nProven ability to work effectively with customers and cross-disciplinary teams to translate concepts into specifications and implementations\nStrong communication skills and experience mentoring or guiding junior engineers\nExperience with DevOps practices and tools to support efficient, reliable software development and deployment workflows\nAgile software lifecycle methodologies and tools, such as JIRA, Confluence, Gitlab, static analysis, etc\n\nEven better:\n\nActive Secret clearance with the U.S. Government\nAdvanced experience in Python, MATLAB, and/or other high-level programming languages\nFamiliarity with multi-threaded or multi-core real-time operating concepts\nKnowledge of high-level software architecture design and scalability principles\nDemonstrated leadership abilities, including mentoring junior staff and contributing to team efficiency\n\nPay Information\nFull-Time Salary Range: $174,000 - $225,000\n\nThe 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.\n\nSTR 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.\n\nSTR 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.\n\nSTR 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.\n\nSTR 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.\n\nIf you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@str.us and provide your contact info.\n\nPursuant 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.","company":"Str","rawCompany":"str","city":"Arlington","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-08T11:31:55.342Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lead Embedded Software Architect","description":"About the Team:\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe Role:\n\nWe 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. 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