Autonomy Algorithms Software Engineer

systemstechnologyresearch • Arlington, VA • Woburn, MA

No Relocation

Posted: August 12, 2026

Job Description

About the Team:

STR’s Analytics & C2 (AC2) 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 develop and mature innovative ideas from conception to improve mission success of our customers.

The 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.

The Role:

As an Autonomy 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 support 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. 

Who You Are:

U.S. Citizen

BS in Computer Science or related technical field with 2+ years’ experience

1+ years’ experience with C++ or Java

Full stack development experience with a heavy focus on backend algorithmic development

Proven understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization of backend executables

Proven ability to develop, implement, integrate, and test algorithms and software

Experience primarily with Front end UI/UX or database management/interaction will not meet the requirements for this role.

Experience utilizing the following:

Object-Oriented Programming principles

Agile software lifecycle methodologies and tools, such as JIRA and Sonarqube

Test-driven development methodologies

A demonstrated ability to adopt new languages, libraries, and technologies

Even Better:

Active Security Clearance

MS in Computer Science or related technical field

Experience with the following:

Collection Orchestration

Satellite Constellation Management

Coordinating Electronic Warfare resources

Reinforcement learning

Agentic AI

TCPED Management for Tactical ISR

Experience programming for embedded and physical devices

Multi-agent coordination of UxVs

MAVLINK or other C2 protocols

Unreal Engine modeling

DevSecOps and CI/CD tool chains

Integration of complex software systems

Constraint satisfaction algorithms

Knowledge representation/ontologies

Python

Full-Time Salary Range: $115,000 to $145,000

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.

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