Systems Analyst

About the Team

The Sensors Division at STR focuses on technology development for advanced sensor systems, particularly in the areas of airborne/surface-based radar, electronic warfare, underwater acoustics, hyperspectral imaging, and EO/IR sensing. Within this role, we develop full system prototypes, experimental campaigns, and technology components. Roles within the Sensors Division include RF analog/digital hardware, acoustic hardware, signal processing algorithms, machine learning algorithms, tracking/fusion, as well as real-time embedded processor implementation. 

The Systems Autonomy, Analysis, and Modeling (SAAM) Group within the Sensors Division uses modeling and simulation to create and analyze system architectures and designs and their mission impact. We focus on the capability and limitations of ground, air, and space sensing and counter-sensing platforms (both crewed and uncrewed) and the resource management of these assets in the service of the survivability and capability of US air and space assets (e.g., the F-35 Joint Simulation Environment) using the methods of operational and systems analysis. SAAM is developing software and hardware tools and datasets to support these analyses, including algorithms, processing chains, and scenarios to inform and deploy onto prototype demonstration systems as well as operational systems. Our main customer focus is on Air Force, Navy, and DARPA research programs. 

The Role:

The SAAM Group is seeking a Systems Analyst to work with high-performing multidisciplinary teams developing and characterizing the impact of advanced concepts and algorithms on the performance and survivability of operational systems in a variety of scenarios. You will work with scientists and engineers to implement algorithmic solutions to challenging national security problems. You will be responsible for enhancing the software architecture required to evaluate these solutions in large-scale scenarios with multiple threat systems, including modern/mobile air defenses. You will also contribute to the development of engineer-facing tools and processes to facilitate long-term software development.  

What you will do:

• Work as part of a small, focused team to develop, implement, and test large-scale physics-based simulations to evaluate system performance in operationally-relevant scenarios
• Implement event and agent-based modeling in C/C++ from verified algorithms written in higher-level languages such as Matlab
• Develop expertise in the capabilities of current and future US and threat weapon systems and platforms

Who you are: 

• This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
• BS or MS in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related field 
• Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python as well as other higher-level languages 
• Experience using source code management (Git, Subversion) 
• 2+ years of programming experience 

Even Better:

• Active Security Clearance at the Secret or Top Secret (TS) level 
• Object oriented programming skills in C/C++
• Experience with radar and/or EO/IR systems
• Familiarity with AFSIM, NGTS, or other large-scale simulation tools 

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 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.