About the Team
STR’s Analytics & C2 Division researches and develops novel technologies to solve challenging national security problems through advanced analytics. Our team consists of passionate and motivated engineers and scientists with advanced 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 Signals Exploitation and Tracking (SET) Group in the Analytics Division focuses on applying machine learning, statistics, estimation, and information theory algorithms for signals exploitation, target tracking, and system resource management.
The Role
As an Algorithm Developer at STR, you will help develop disruptive technologies focused on estimation theory, prediction and system resource management. You will create and implement algorithms, design and conduct robust experiments and analysis, collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams and interact with customers. You will explore fascinating datasets, develop cutting-edge algorithmic techniques, and solve high-impact, unique problems for our customers. We are looking for someone to join our team onsite as this position is based primarily in the Woburn, MA office. We will also consider candidates for our Arlington, VA office.
Who you are:
- Ability to obtain and retain a security clearance, for which U.S citizenship is required by the US government
- BS, MS, or PhD (or equivalent experience) in a scientific field such as applied math, physics, electrical engineering, data science
- 0-5+ years of experience depending on degree (BS +5 years, MS +3 years, or PhD)
- Experience with estimation theory (tracking) and/or optimization
- Ability to perform experiment design, performance modeling and simulation runs, and associated test verification and performance analysis
- Proficient in systems simulation capabilities, Monte Carlo methods, data structures
Even better:
- Expertise using C++ programming language
- Expertise using Python or MATLAB for scientific programming, algorithm development, data analysis, and complex visualizations (e.g. NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Matplotlib)
- Experience with common software development tools (e.g. Git, Linux, Anaconda, Docker)
- Experience in intelligence or military-related mission areas
- Ability to communicate technical foundations of models and algorithms
- Ability to work and collaborate on multi-disciplinary teams
STR 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.
STR 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.
STR 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.
STR 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.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at [email protected] and provide your contact info.
Pursuant 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.
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STR makes the world a safer place by developing technology and applying it to solve emerging national security challenges.
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