{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8d5bc957d0f4bc57d9a0e930","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8d5bc957d0f4bc57d9a0e930","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8d5bc957d0f4bc57d9a0e930","title":"Lead Software Developer","description":"About the Team\nSTR Sensors Division is at the forefront of developing advanced signal processing algorithms and prototyping systems for next-generation radar and electronic warfare technologies. The 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.\nThe Role\nThe Space Mission Sector is seeking a Software Developer to join our growing technology company in the Boston area. Candidate will support a multitude of programs with a range of system capabilities and maturity level. System capability will be tested over the air locally and at government test locations. Strong technical, interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills are desired.\nAs Lead Software Developer, you will work with a team to design, implement, and test systems software for advanced real-time signal processing applications for sonar, radar, electronic warfare (detection, protection, jamming, and spoofing).\nWhat you will do:\nWork with STR team to understand capability requirements, brainstorm solutions, and evaluate the pros and cons of each to inform decisions\nDevelop and implement embedded systems software for advanced real-time signal processing applications\nPotential travel to customer meetings and/or data collections and experiments is expected\nWho you are:\nThis position requires the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is required by U.S. Government, and eligible to support special access programs\nExperience developing software with GNU/Linux toolchains using open source software\nProficient in C, C++, or similar real-time embedded programming languages\nComfortable using Python and/or MATLAB programming languages\nExperience with firmware languages such as VHDL and/or Verilog\nExperience with software tools including Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), version control, tracking, scripting, and break-point debugging\nWorking knowledge of software design patterns and best practices\nUnderstanding of software-hardware interfacing techniques and implementations\nEnthusiasm to learn new skills and a desire for developing software\nBS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline\n5-7+ years experience depending on the degree\nEven Better:\nActive Secret or TS/SCI Clearance\nLinux kernel level modules and device driver development\nKnowledge of real-time multi-threaded embedded software, preferably on Linux OS\nExperience writing software using a large multi-party code base\nWorking in a laboratory environment using measurement equipment and performing quantitative data analysis\nDeveloping software using hardware accelerators such as GPUs, DSPs, and FPGAs\nExperience implementing software using systems on a chip such as Xilinx MPSoC or RFSoC\nExperience using machine learning techniques\nReal-time optimization of signal processing algorithms developed in languages like MATLAB or Python\nJoin us and be part of a team that's making an impact at the forefront of technology and innovation.\nPay Information\nFull-Time Salary Range: $157,000 - $223,000\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.\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.\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.\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.\nIf you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@str.us and provide your contact info.\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":"East Boston","state":"MA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T18:57:41.630Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lead Software Developer","description":"About the Team\nSTR Sensors Division is at the forefront of developing advanced signal processing algorithms and prototyping systems for next-generation radar and electronic warfare technologies. The 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.\nThe Role\nThe Space Mission Sector is seeking a Software Developer to join our growing technology company in the Boston area. Candidate will support a multitude of programs with a range of system capabilities and maturity level. System capability will be tested over the air locally and at government test locations. Strong technical, interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills are desired.\nAs Lead Software Developer, you will work with a team to design, implement, and test systems software for advanced real-time signal processing applications for sonar, radar, electronic warfare (detection, protection, jamming, and spoofing).\nWhat you will do:\nWork with STR team to understand capability requirements, brainstorm solutions, and evaluate the pros and cons of each to inform decisions\nDevelop and implement embedded systems software for advanced real-time signal processing applications\nPotential travel to customer meetings and/or data collections and experiments is expected\nWho you are:\nThis position requires the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is required by U.S. Government, and eligible to support special access programs\nExperience developing software with GNU/Linux toolchains using open source software\nProficient in C, C++, or similar real-time embedded programming languages\nComfortable using Python and/or MATLAB programming languages\nExperience with firmware languages such as VHDL and/or Verilog\nExperience with software tools including Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), version control, tracking, scripting, and break-point debugging\nWorking knowledge of software design patterns and best practices\nUnderstanding of software-hardware interfacing techniques and implementations\nEnthusiasm to learn new skills and a desire for developing software\nBS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline\n5-7+ years experience depending on the degree\nEven Better:\nActive Secret or TS/SCI Clearance\nLinux kernel level modules and device driver development\nKnowledge of real-time multi-threaded embedded software, preferably on Linux OS\nExperience writing software using a large multi-party code base\nWorking in a laboratory environment using measurement equipment and performing quantitative data analysis\nDeveloping software using hardware accelerators such as GPUs, DSPs, and FPGAs\nExperience implementing software using systems on a chip such as Xilinx MPSoC or RFSoC\nExperience using machine learning techniques\nReal-time optimization of signal processing algorithms developed in languages like MATLAB or Python\nJoin us and be part of a team that's making an impact at the forefront of technology and innovation.\nPay Information\nFull-Time Salary Range: $157,000 - $223,000\nThe salary range listed is based on external market data. 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