Software Engineer

STR · Woburn, MA · Engineering

Posted 2026-10-16

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STR is hiring a Software Engineer to join our multidisciplinary cyber/networking team committed to developing cutting-edge technologies that have an immediate and significant impact on our national security. Our team innovates communications technology across all networking layers, from the physical to the application layer. We value diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives, which are vital to delivering innovative solutions to our customers. If any of the skills below align with your expertise, we encourage you to apply!

Job Overview: A successful candidate will possess experience in software engineering, integration and testing, and networking concepts and protocols, with a strong passion for results-driven development on Linux systems. This candidate will bring a versatile skill set in computer science, software architecture, and practical software development, testing, and documentation. The ideal Software Engineer is intellectually curious, motivated, and thrives in a team-based environment focused on rapid prototyping and delivering impactful solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-profile, fast-paced, yet structured development environment alongside a diverse and talented team. In this role, you will design, implement, and test software that enhances advanced real-time data communications and networking solutions using open systems principles. We aim for the highest standards of quality, maintainability, and reuse in our tools and techniques. Therefore, experience with sound software engineering principles and testing methodologies is crucial.

What you will do:

Collaborate closely with a small, dedicated research team to develop innovative solutions to complex problems

Execute assigned tasks and report overall status to project leadership

Develop and test novel software solutions spanning research, development, and deployed production systems

Identify creative and innovative approaches to open-ended problems

Deliver high-quality software in a rapid-paced team environment

Develop operational prototypes for experimentation and performance analysis

Create customer-facing operational systems

Who you are:

This position requires the ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government.

Proficient in Python, C, C++, or similar interpreted or low-level programming languages

Familiar with rapid prototyping design methodologies and open architectures

Someone with a working knowledge of software testing and evaluation best practices

Experience developing software with GNU/Linux toolchains using open-source software

Understanding of the 5-layer OSI networking stack

Strong team player with excellent communication skills

Have a Bachelor's or Masters degree in Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field, with at least 2 years of relevant experience

Nice to Have:

Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance

Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, and other high-level programming languages

Experience in building, deploying, and maintaining robust and stable software

Experience writing software within a large multi-party codebase

Experience working in a laboratory environment performing quantitative data analysis

Familiarity with multi-threaded or multi-core real-time operating concepts

Knowledge of high-level software architecture design

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $112,000 - $154,000

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.

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