Lead Autonomy Software Engineer

The Sensors Division at STR focuses on technology development for advanced sensor systems and platforms in support of national security. As an Autonomy Software Engineer in the SAAM group, you will work as a part of high-performing teams focused on autonomy development and mission systems integration within demanding customer environments. You will ensure that these teams are executing at a high level to develop robust, fielded solutions that also lay the groundwork for future programs to build on. System Development: leverage mature hardware systems and develop code to integrate them together, collaborating with SMEs across STR to leverage advanced algorithms where needed. System Test: work closely with test leads in the SAAM group to leverage testing capabilities across M&S and live test, leveraging Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) infrastructure. Leadership: lead small, focused teams to implement and test real-time applications featuring open architecture software principles, implementing real-time systems in Modern C++ from verified algorithms written in higher-level languages such as MATLAB. Customer engagement: support potential and current customer discussions to better understand their requirements and shape product development.

Responsibilities

System Development: leverage mature hardware systems and develop code to integrate them together, collaborating with SMEs across STR to leverage advanced algorithms where needed; System Test: work closely with test leads in the SAAM group to leverage testing capabilities across M&S and live test, leveraging Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) infrastructure; Leadership: lead small, focused teams to implement and test real-time applications featuring open architecture software principles, implementing real-time systems in Modern C++ from verified algorithms written in higher-level languages such as MATLAB; Customer engagement: support potential and current customer discussions to better understand their requirements and shape product development

Requirements

Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to excel under limited guidance; Strong proficiency in modern C++ development, including multi-threaded applications; Experience with test-driven development and CI/CD practices; Familiarity with cross-platform development (Windows, Linux, iOS) and version control workflows; Experience with hardware/software integration; Minimum of 2 years relevant experience with PhD, 5 years with MS, or 7 years with BS; Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance, for which U.S citizenship is needed by the U.S government

Nice to have

Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance; 5+ years of C++ programming experience with open architecture systems; Experience with safety-critical software architectures; Experience with real-time software development and algorithm optimization; Familiarity with network protocols and debugging; Familiarity with relevant open standards such as OMS/UCI and A-GRA; Experience with software quality tools (static/dynamic analysis, automated testing frameworks)