{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"945c2bb62b0d8cecf2d3b428","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/945c2bb62b0d8cecf2d3b428","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/945c2bb62b0d8cecf2d3b428","title":"Autonomy Algorithms Lead Software Engineer","description":"About the Team:\nSTR's Analytics & C2 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.\nThe Collaborative Autonomy and Control (CAC) Group in the AC2 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.\nThe Role:\nAs an Autonomy Algorithms Lead Software Engineer, you will work as part of a tightly knit team to design, develop, implement, integrate, test, and demonstrate advanced algorithms and software systems for autonomous platforms. You will provide technical leadership and mentoring on programs working throughout the software and system development lifecycle, from early prototypes to integrated systems. Your work will develop a diverse set of software tools and applications for mission planning systems, automated control processes, unmanned platforms, DevSecOps, and CI/CD pipelines. This position is based in Woburn, MA or Arlington, VA, and 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.\nWho You Are:\nActive Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, for which U.S citizenship is needed by the U.S government\nBS in Computer Science or related technical field with 7+ years of experience\n5+ years of experience with C++ or Java\nFull stack development experience with a heavy focus on backend algorithmic development\nProven understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization of backend executables\nProven ability to develop, implement, integrate, and test autonomy algorithms and software\nNot interested in Front end UI/UX or database management/interaction\nProven ability to work with research scientists to transition complex mathematical algorithmic concepts to software application\nProven ability to proactively lead and manage modest size engineering teams (5+ engineers) through complete Agile development lifecycle including task definition, delegation, and maintenance\nDemonstrated success driving industry best practices in areas such as code review, unit testing, test coverage, static analysis, etc., to ensure mature, high quality software products\nExperience in leading system/software architecture design\nComfortable working both with internal leadership and external customers in the development and execution of software product plans\nExperience utilizing the following:\nObject-Oriented Programming principles for large scale systems\nAgile software lifecycle methodologies and tools, such as JIRA, Confluence, Gitlab, static analysis, etc\nTest-driven development methodologies\nA demonstrated ability to adopt new languages, libraries, and technologies\nEven Better:\nMS or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field\nExperience with the following:\nCollection Orchestration\nSatellite Constellation Management\nContainerization and service-based architectures\nCoordinating Electronic Warfare resources\nReinforcement learning\nAgentic AI\nProgramming for embedded and physical devices\nMulti-agent coordination of UxVs\nMAVLINK or other C2 protocols\nROS\nTAK\nDevSecOps and CI/CD tool chains\nConstraint satisfaction algorithms\nKnowledge representation/ontologies\nPython\nPay Information\nFull-Time Salary Range: $173,000 - $216,000\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":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-05T16:12:40.634Z","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":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"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"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Autonomy Algorithms Lead Software Engineer","description":"About the Team:\nSTR's Analytics & C2 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.\nThe Collaborative Autonomy and Control (CAC) Group in the AC2 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.\nThe Role:\nAs an Autonomy Algorithms Lead Software Engineer, you will work as part of a tightly knit team to design, develop, implement, integrate, test, and demonstrate advanced algorithms and software systems for autonomous platforms. 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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. 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