Systems Software Engineer with Security Clearance
Company: STR
Location: Arlington
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
The Specialized Products & Advanced Research Capabilities
(SPARC) Group is seeking a Software Engineer to be part of a
multidisciplinary team of researchers and engineers dedicated to
developing cutting-edge technologies with significant and immediate
impact on our national securitySPARC aims to advance the state of
the art in the areas of computational and applied mathematics while
integrating proven research into operational tools and products
that are leveraged by government agencies to help achieve their
missionWe believe that each employee has a unique set of skills,
experiences, and perspectives that are essential to providing our
customers with innovative solutionsSoftware Engineers in SPARC can
expect to rapidly develop and prototype software systems that
provide private and secure communications, perform rapid binary
analysis, customize embedded systems, and deploy complex ML models
and systemsSPARC software engineers can expect to employ an Agile
development process, build out complex CI/CD pipelines, and
leverage Docker/containerization technologies to ease development
and deployment with the goal of providing the most robust and
stable software to our government customersThe candidate should
have versatile skills in computer science, software architecture,
algorithm design, and software development to help us advance the
state of the artThe ideal Software Engineer will be intellectually
curious and motivated to work within a team structure to develop
technical solutions in a rapid prototyping and results-driven
environmentOur culture enables us to develop impactful technologies
through collaborative teamwork, while maintaining high standards of
craftsmanship and qualityWe expect the tools and techniques we
develop and deliver to meet high standards of quality,
maintainability, and reuseTherefore, experience with sound software
engineering principles and software testing methodologies is
valuableWhat you will do:--- Working closely with a small,
dedicated research team to develop innovative solutions to complex
problems--- Executing assigned tasks and reporting overall status
to the project lead--- Developing novel software solutions that
span research, development, and deployed production systems---
Identifying creative and promising algorithmic approaches to open
ended problems--- Delivering high-quality software in a team
environment Who you are:--- This position requires the ability to
obtain a Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance, for which
U.Scitizenship is needed by U.SGovernment--- Proficient in Python,
and at least one of C/C++, Java, or Rust--- Strong Object-Oriented
design and programming fundamentals--- Self-starter with an ability
to quickly pick up new tools and technologies--- Team player with
strong communication skills--- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science
or a related field Nice to haves:--- Active Security Clearance is
strongly preferred--- Experience building, deploying, and
maintaining robust and stable software--- Experience with CI and
unit test frameworks, such as Gitlab CI, Pytest, or XUnit based
test frameworks--- Android or iOS OS/app development experience---
Experience developing custom solutions for embedded systems---
Experience working with containerization technologies (Docker,
Kubernetes, etc.)--- Experience with cloud development and
deployment (AWS, Azure, or GCP)--- Understanding of computer and
operating system architecture, such as file systems,
memory/process/thread management, device drivers and/or loadable
kernel modules STR is a growing technology company with locations
near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and
Carlsbad, CAWe 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 usSTR is
committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that
supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the
contributions and achievements of all team membersOur work is
challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the
envelope of technology and made the world saferSTR is not just any
companyOur people, culture, and attitude along with their unique
set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory
to change the worldWe can't do it alone, though - we need fellow
trailblazersIf you are one, join our team and help to keep our
society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more infoSTR is an equal
opportunity employerWe 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 lawsIf you need a reasonable accommodation
for any portion of the employment process, email us at and provide
your contact infoPursuant 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.
Keywords: STR, Washington DC , Systems Software Engineer with Security Clearance, IT / Software / Systems , Arlington, DC
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