Full-Time

Algorithm Developer

Statistical Estimation/Resource Management

Posted on 7/17/2025

STR

STR

501-1,000 employees

AI-driven defense and national security platforms

No salary listed

Arlington, VA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Burlington, MA, USA

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US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
AI & Machine Learning (2)
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Required Skills
Data Structures & Algorithms
Requirements
  • Ability to obtain and retain a security clearance, for which U.S citizenship is required by the US government
  • BS, MS, or PhD (or equivalent experience) in a scientific field such as applied math, physics, electrical engineering, data science
  • 0-5+ years of experience depending on degree (BS +5 years, MS +3 years, or PhD)
  • Experience with estimation theory (tracking) and/or optimization
  • Ability to perform experiment design, performance modeling and simulation runs, and associated test verification and performance analysis
  • Proficient in systems simulation capabilities, Monte Carlo methods, data structures
Responsibilities
  • Help develop disruptive technologies focused on estimation theory, prediction and system resource management
  • Create and implement algorithms
  • Design and conduct robust experiments and analysis
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams
  • Interact with customers
  • Explore fascinating datasets and develop cutting-edge algorithmic techniques
  • Solve high-impact, unique problems for our customers
Desired Qualifications
  • Expertise using C++ programming language
  • Expertise using Python or MATLAB for scientific programming, algorithm development, data analysis, and complex visualizations (e.g. NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Matplotlib)
  • Experience with common software development tools (e.g. Git, Linux, Anaconda, Docker)
  • Experience in intelligence or military-related mission areas
  • Ability to communicate technical foundations of models and algorithms
  • Ability to work and collaborate on multi-disciplinary teams

STR uses AI to help national security and defense clients make faster, data-driven decisions. Its flagship STR infokit platform combines data science, AI algorithms, data conditioning, and DevOps to deliver real-time decision support for use in command and control, collaborative autonomy, and object recognition and tracking. Revenue comes from government and defense contracts for advanced AI platforms that blend artificial and human intelligence to resist manipulation. The company differentiates by emphasizing autonomy, creativity, and diversity to foster robust decision-making under high-stakes conditions, aiming to provide clients with a reliable edge in security challenges.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$54.9M

Headquarters

Woburn, Massachusetts

Founded

2010

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • DARPA AIR contract advances STR's swarming uncrewed aircraft AI capabilities and market positioning.
  • Government demand for cybersecurity and distributed sensing solutions expands STR's addressable market.
  • STR's isolated network capability differentiates it in classified government environments with connectivity constraints.

What critics are saying

  • Palantir's AIP platform displaces STR's infokit in DoD decision support with faster deployment.
  • DoD slashed DARPA AI funding 25% in FY2027 NDAA, stalling STR's flagship AIR contract.
  • Anduril's Lattice platform captured $1.5B DoD contracts, outpacing STR in autonomous swarming technology.

What makes STR unique

  • STR's analytics platform delivers real-time sensemaking on isolated networks without external connectivity.
  • STR combines human creativity with AI algorithms for resilient decision-making resistant to manipulation.
  • STR specializes in collaborative autonomy and object recognition for command-and-control applications.

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Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Military & Aerospace Electronics
Sep 8th, 2025
STR moves forward on DARPA AIR job to develop artificial intelligence (AI) for swarming uncrewed aircraft

STR moves forward on DARPA AIR job to develop artificial intelligence (AI) for swarming uncrewed aircraft.

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