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STR

Defense, intelligence, homeland security R&D contractor

Simulation Based Systems Test Engineer

Spacecraft & Launch Vehicle SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWoburn, MA, USA$110k - $139kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science with at least 2 years of experience, a Master of Science, or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
  • Experience with space defense programs and modeling, sensor systems, platforms, and ground systems.
  • Experience in at least two of the following areas: radio frequency or radar signal processing, optimization, waveform design, electronic warfare, machine learning, adaptive signal processing, artificial intelligence or machine learning approaches to optimization, modeling and simulation, systems engineering, test engineering, radar modeling, optics modeling, orbital mechanics, or space systems including propulsion, thermal systems, communications, and guidance, navigation, and control.
  • Experience providing technical briefs to subcontractors, senior executives, and customers.
  • Proficiency in one or more scientific or mathematical programming languages, such as MATLAB, Python, and C/C++.
  • Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government.
  • Strong mathematical, troubleshooting, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Design and apply models and simulation frameworks to support test and evaluation of algorithms, command and control systems, and deployed software solutions.
  • Collaborate with teams and technical leadership to understand system-level requirements and broad objectives; summarize progress, report findings, and provide assessments.
  • Support business development initiatives and proposal-writing efforts, helping shape proposed technology solutions.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with industry-standard simulation tools such as AFSIM.
  • Demonstrated leadership of complex research, development, and engineering efforts.
  • An advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
  • Ability to apply novel, innovative, and interdisciplinary approaches to challenging engineering problems.
  • An active Secret or TS/SCI clearance.

About the Company

STR

Defense, intelligence, homeland security R&D contractor

STR is an employee-owned technology firm serving national security agencies with R&D, software development, and integration under large federal contracts. Its three core areas are Analytics & C2, Cybersecurity, and Sensors, delivering AI-driven decision support, digital twins of embedded systems, and software-defined RF/acoustic hardware for multi-domain operations. Notable projects include DARPA's JAWS, AI for swarming drones, and sonar spoofing DSP, showing deep defense-domain focus. Its goal is to provide deployable technologies that enhance joint all-domain operations and situational awareness, while exploring commercial uses like automated medical imaging.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
N/A
Total funding
$283M
Headquarters
Woburn, MA
Founded
2010

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