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Senior Software Engineer

systemstechnologyresearchArlington, VA


No Relocation

Posted: January 8, 2026

Job Description

About the Team:

STR’s Analytics 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 of our customers.

The Collaborative Autonomy and Control (CAC) Group in the Analytics 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 a Senior Software Engineer, you will work as part of a tightly knit team to design, develop, implement, and demonstrate advanced algorithms and software systems. You will provide technical leadership and mentoring on programs working throughout the software lifecycle, from early prototypes to integrated systems. Your work will develop a diverse set of software tools and applications for mission planning systems, automated enterprise control processes, unmanned platforms, DevSecOps, and CI/CD pipelines. This position is based in Woburn, MA, but 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 5+ years’ experience
  • 3+ years experience with C++ or Java
  • Proven understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization
  • 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:

  • MS or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field
  • Experience with the following:
  • Experience in one or more of the following: motion planning, perception, localization, mapping, controls, and related system performance metrics.
  • Experience programming for embedded and physical devices
    • Multi-agent coordination of UxVs
    • MAVLINK or other C2 protocols
    • Unreal Engine modeling
    • ROS
    • TAK
    • DevSecOps and CI/CD tool chains
    • Integration of complex software systems
    • Constraint optimization algorithms
    • Knowledge representation/ontologies
    • Python
  • Active Security Clearance

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $134,000 - $184,000

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.

Additional Content

About the Team:

STR’s Analytics 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 of our customers.

The Collaborative Autonomy and Control (CAC) Group in the Analytics 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 a Senior Software Engineer, you will work as part of a tightly knit team to design, develop, implement, and demonstrate advanced algorithms and software systems. You will provide technical leadership and mentoring on programs working throughout the software lifecycle, from early prototypes to integrated systems. Your work will develop a diverse set of software tools and applications for mission planning systems, automated enterprise control processes, unmanned platforms, DevSecOps, and CI/CD pipelines. This position is based in Woburn, MA, but 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 5+ years’ experience
  • 3+ years experience with C++ or Java
  • Proven understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization
  • 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:

  • MS or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field
  • Experience with the following:
  • Experience in one or more of the following: motion planning, perception, localization, mapping, controls, and related system performance metrics.
  • Experience programming for embedded and physical devices
    • Multi-agent coordination of UxVs
    • MAVLINK or other C2 protocols
    • Unreal Engine modeling
    • ROS
    • TAK
    • DevSecOps and CI/CD tool chains
    • Integration of complex software systems
    • Constraint optimization algorithms
    • Knowledge representation/ontologies
    • Python
  • Active Security Clearance

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $134,000 - $184,000

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.