Defense Systems Researcher @ STR

About the Team

The Sensors Division at STR focuses on technology development for advanced sensor systems and platforms in support of national security. At STR, Defense Systems Researchers study complex defense technologies and systems by developing representative, physics-based models, analyzing data, developing metrics of performance, and evaluating against mission requirements. In addition, the researcher will often integrate the algorithms and control systems that are critical to operations of modern defense systems.

The Systems Autonomy, Analysis, and Modeling (SAAM) Group within the Sensors Division studies and develops novel concepts for the next-generation ground-based, airborne, and space-based RF and EO/IR sensor systems and platforms. We perform systems and operational analysis using a combination of low, medium, and high-fidelity modeling, simulation, and analysis tools to inform systems designs and development. Our main customer focus is on Air Force, Navy, and DARPA research programs.

The Role:

The SAAM Group is seeking a Defense Systems Researcher to work with high-performing multidisciplinary teams developing advanced concepts and algorithms while assessing the performance and survivability of operational systems in a variety of scenarios. Beginning with mission objectives, you will work with technologists with a wide range of expertise to define new concepts and characterize their performance and viability. Many of our modeling efforts require complex simulation environments; therefore, you will also be responsible for maintaining and extending the software architecture required to evaluate these concepts in large-scale scenarios with multiple threat systems, including modern/mobile air defenses. As a researcher your products will often be assessments and evaluations. You will summarize your findings in technical reports and presentations to government customers.

Interviews for this role will require an in-person or virtual presentation. The candidate is encouraged to choose material that already exists, such as a project presentation or capstone.

What you will do:

Develop and implement sensor, platform, and threat models within simulation environments
Leverage simulation tools (and when available real data) to study system performance
Develop and validate large scale simulations
Develop expertise in the capabilities of current and future US and threat weapon systems, sensors, and platforms
Contribute to and support technical presentations and reports

Who you are: 

Ability to obtain a Security Clearance, for which U.S citizenship is required
BS or MS in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Minimum of 1 year of related work experience
Comfortable developing and leveraging modeling and simulation tools
Proficiency in one or more scientific programming languages, such as C/C++, Python, or MATLAB
Experience using source code management (Git, Subversion) 
Excellent technical writing and communication skills

Even Better:

Active Security Clearance at the Secret or Top Secret (TS) level 
Experience with remote sensing & counter-sensing including airborne/surface-based radar, electronic warfare, underwater acoustics, hyperspectral imaging, and EO/IR sensing
Experience with platform dynamics, including aerodynamics and orbital dynamics
Experience with modeling and simulation, especially with industry standard tools such as AFSIM

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 [email protected] 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.

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