Senior Research Engineer

STR is a privately-owned, rapidly growing business focused on research and development (R&D) for the defense and intelligence communities. STR has approximately 200 employees at sites in Woburn, MA, Dayton, OH and Arlington, VA. We are a nationally recognized leader in research areas including data analytics, sensors and signal processing, electronic warfare, cyber, video and image understanding, command and control, and precision navigation. Several programs have transitioned advanced technology to military and intelligence users. While our primary focus is on serving US Government customers, we are pursuing commercial applications as well.

Job Description:

STR is developing technologies to enable autonomous systems to operate in challenging and unpredictable environments. We are seeking exceptional candidates to:

• Lead teams of engineers developing and implementing innovative capabilities for applications such as GPS-denied navigation, airborne sense and avoid, multi-target tracking, multi-sensor data fusion, and space situational awareness
• Lead the demonstration of these capabilities on a range of platforms, such as UAV’s and ground-based robotic systems
• Interact with national security customers and users to identify and develop project requirements and define innovative solutions
• Position may involve travel to customer meetings and test sites

Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in engineering, physics, mathematics or a related field; strong background in statistical estimation and inference
• Superior communication skills, able to present results, research directions, and new concepts to customers
• Strong scientific programming skills in Matlab and/or C++
• US citizenship is required; must have ability to obtain a security clearance

STR seeks to provide an outstanding work environment for its employees with excellent benefits and competitive compensation. Full-time employees enjoy 401(k), profit sharing, health and welfare benefits, subsidies for training and conference attendance to foster continued learning and development, and a casual yet technically challenging work environment.

At STR, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community to create an environment that is innovative, collaborative and empowering. STR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability status, military veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be US Citizens.