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Autonomy Algorithms Senior Software Engineer

STR
Location
Arlington, VA
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Collaborative Autonomy and Control (CAC)
Salary
$134,000 - $184,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance
  • BS in Computer Science or related technical field
  • 5+ years of experience
  • 3+ years of experience with C++ or Java
  • Full stack development experience with a focus on backend algorithmic development
  • Understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization
Nice to have
  • MS or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field
  • Experience with Collection Orchestration
  • Experience with Satellite Constellation Management
  • Experience with Containerization and service based architectures
  • Experience coordinating Electronic Warfare resources
What the job really is

As an Autonomy Algorithms Senior Software Engineer, you will design, develop, implement, integrate, test, and demonstrate advanced algorithms and software systems for autonomous platforms. You will lead and mentor a small team through the software development lifecycle, focusing on backend algorithmic development and creating tools for mission planning and automated control processes. The role allows for remote work when not utilizing STR’s facilities, and involves collaboration with research scientists to translate complex algorithms into software applications.

Benefits
  • Full-Time Salary Range: $134,000 - $184,000
Things to weigh
  • Salary range is based on external market data and factors like experience and security clearances
  • Position requires U.S. citizenship for security clearance
  • Role has a heavy focus on backend development, with less emphasis on front end or database management
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