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# Senior Software Engineer for Integration and Test at STR

- **Company:** STR
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA
- **Posted:** 2026-04-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-04
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/systemstechnologyresearch/jobs/4672131006

## Job description

About the Team:

The Real-time Architectures, Integration, and Demonstration (RAID) Group focuses on transition of algorithms from concept to real-time software, providing open architecture expertise, and facilitating integration of capabilities for experimentation, test, and deployment.

The Role:

As a Senior Software Engineer for Integration and Test you will focus on supporting the development, integration, and validation of real-time RF sensor software systems. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to implement software components, integrate algorithms into open architecture frameworks, and develop test infrastructure to validate system performance. This role emphasizes hands-on software development, open system integration, integrating software components across distributed architectures and with hardware platforms, and rigorous testing of real-time applications.

What you will do:

- Implement software components for real-time sensor systems in C/C++
- Integrate signal processing algorithms into open architecture software frameworks
- Develop and execute integration tests and system-level validation tests
- Debug software issues in real-time, multi-threaded, and distributed systems
- Work with senior engineers to translate algorithm specifications into software implementations
- Develop test scripts and automated testing infrastructure
- Perform hands-on lab work with signal processing hardware and test equipment
- Document software designs, test procedures, results, and technical reports
- Support system demonstrations and field testing activities
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to software quality improvements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including algorithm developers, systems engineers, and integration staff
- Support approximately 20% travel for integration events, field testing, and customer demonstrations

Who you are:

- Active clearance at the Secret level with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is a government requirement
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with relevant experience depending on degree (BS +5 years, MS +3 years, PhD +1 year)
- Experienced in software development (internships and academic projects count)
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming
- Experience with version control systems (Git)
- Experience with Linux
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
- Strong willingness to learn signal processing and real-time embedded systems

Even Better:

- Active Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Python or MATLAB
- Experience with hands-on hardware testing and lab equipment
- Coursework or experience in signal processing
- Experience with real-time or embedded software development
- Knowledge of multithreaded programming and synchronization
- Understanding of open architecture principles and standards

Join us and be part of a team that's making an impact at the forefront of technology and innovation.

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $134,000 - $184,000

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. 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](http://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 appassist@str.us 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.

## About STR

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: STR (Systems & Technology Research) develops and applies advanced technology to solve emerging national security challenges for the U.S. Department of Defense and intelligence community.
- **Entity Type**: Private (employee-owned)
- **Headquarters**: Woburn, Massachusetts, United States
- **Founded**: 2010
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: National security technology, defense, cybersecurity, sensing, analytics, systems engineering
- **Target customers**: U.S. Department of Defense, intelligence community, government agencies (B2G)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Making the world a safer place” by delivering high-impact technology solutions to the nation’s hardest problems.

## Products & Services
- **Cyber**: Applies reverse engineering, vulnerability assessment, formal methods, and AI/ML to solve critical cybersecurity and operational problems for the DoD.
- **Sensors**: Develops hardware and algorithm prototypes for radar, underwater acoustics, electronic warfare, and advanced RF/EOIR sensing concepts.
- **Analytics & C2**: Transforms information into advantage through command & control, autonomous systems, machine learning, graph analytics, and data visualization.
- **Systems Development**: Delivers resilient, high-impact capabilities at scale using model-based systems engineering, DevSecOps, and mission-focused integration.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue $100M–$500M (LinkedIn estimate)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Employee-owned; primary customer is the U.S. Department of Defense. Key talent sources include Leidos, L3Harris, BAE Systems, MITRE, RTX, Draper, and MIT Lincoln Laboratory.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 15% YoY (644 employees); active job postings increased 155.8% year-over-year (133 current openings); operates 7 U.S. offices.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Employee-owned structure** aligns incentives with long-term mission impact rather than short-term returns.
- **Multi-disciplinary expertise** spanning cyber, sensors, analytics, and systems engineering enables integrated solutions.
- **“The STR Triangle”** – combines world‑renowned researchers, growing talent, and skilled engineers to rapidly mature ideas into fielded capabilities.
- **Meeting‑free Fridays** and flexible schedules support deep technical work and work‑life balance.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue to solve emerging national security challenges by investing in AI/ML, autonomous systems, cyber resilience, and advanced sensing.
- Scale delivery through model‑based systems engineering and DevSecOps practices.
- Attract and retain top technical talent by fostering a culture of purpose, diversity, and professional growth.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Choose‑your‑own‑adventure” career model – employees can pursue research, product development, engineering, or management paths. Emphasis on unconventional thinking, diverse perspectives, and real impact.
- **Remote/Hybrid**: Some roles are remote (e.g., Lead Mission Engineer Full Stack); most positions are on‑site at one of seven U.S. locations (Woburn MA, Arlington VA, Dayton OH, Carlsbad CA, Palm Bay FL, San Diego CA, Melbourne FL).
- **Notable perks**: Great health/dental/vision coverage, generous 401k matching, tuition reimbursement, results‑based bonuses, active interest groups, social events, snacks & coffee. Interns focus on real‑world problems, not busy work.
- **Engineering culture**: Strong mentorship, collaboration with national security experts, and opportunities to work on cutting‑edge technology from research through deployment.

## Sources
1. [str.us](https://str.us/)
2. [str.us/careers](https://str.us/careers/)
3. [str.us/life-at-str](https://str.us/life-at-str/)
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/systemstechnologyresearch](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/systemstechnologyresearch)
5. [linkedin.com/company/str-us](https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-us)

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