Software EngineerThe Mission:Do you want to build software that solves the world's most complex national security problems? At STR, we don't just write code; we bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world mission success. You will join a multidisciplinary powerhouse of software engineers, physicists, mathematicians, and data scientists dedicated to taking innovative ideas from a whiteboard concept to a mature, deployed implementation.
The Technical Frontier As part of the Knowledge Exploitation & Decisions Systems Group, you will work at the intersection of AI and human decision-making. Our portfolio is diverse and high-impact, including Command & Control (C2) via intuitive human-machine interfaces that help operators make the best possible decisions in high-pressure environments, Trusted AI & Autonomy via simulation platforms to test AI autonomy and evaluating the reliability and responsibility of autonomous systems, and Advanced Reasoning via graph-based reasoning and evolutionary algorithms for resilient workflow optimization, andenhancing language models to assess the feasibility of scientific claims.
What You'll Do:- Build & Scale: Design and implement flexible microservices within a robust DevSecOps ecosystem.
- Drive Deployment: You will initially support a mature mission planning solution, guiding it through the critical transition from R&D into an active user community.
- Collaborate: Work alongside scientists and engineers to turn complex mathematical models into production-grade software.
- Own Your Growth: Beyond your initial project, your trajectory will be driven by the intersection of your interests and our portfolio.
Who You Are:- Education: BS/MS in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- Experience: 2+ years (BS) or recent MS graduate with professional experience building maintainable, well-documented APIs and software in Java
- Mindset: You are a "trailblazer"-someone who is comfortable with ambiguity and loves learning new libraries and languages on the fly.
Our Tech Stack:- Primary: Java 17+, Spring Boot
- Infrastructure: Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka/NATS, GitLab
- Secondary: Python (for AI/Data integration)
Logistics:- Location: Hybrid at one of STR's offices in Woburn, MA, Arlington, VA, Carlsbad, CA or Aurora, CO
- Travel: Periodic travel up to 20%
- Clearance: S. Citizenship required with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $110,000.00 to $138,000.00
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. 
