Lead Developer – Statistical Estimation/resource Management

Lead Developer – Statistical Estimation/Resource Management

STR's Analytics & C2 Division researches and develops novel technologies to solve challenging national security problems through advanced analytics. Our team consists of passionate and motivated engineers and scientists with advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, and data science. We use our expertise and creativity to take innovative ideas from conception to mature implementation in order to improve mission success of our customers.

The Signals Exploitation and Tracking (SET) Group in the Analytics Division focuses on applying machine learning, statistics, estimation, and information theory algorithms for signals exploitation, target tracking, and system resource management.

The Role

As a Lead Algorithm Developer at STR, you will help develop disruptive technologies focused on estimation theory, prediction and system resource management. You will create and implement algorithms, design and conduct robust experiments and analysis, collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams and interact with customers. You will explore fascinating datasets, develop cutting-edge algorithmic techniques, and solve high-impact, unique problems for our customers. We are looking for someone to join our team onsite as this position is based primarily in the Woburn, MA office.

Who You Are

• Hold a PhD (or equivalent experience) in a scientific field such as applied math, physics, electrical engineering, data science
• Have significant experience with estimation theory and tracking technologies
• Have expertise using C++ programming language
• Able 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
• Able to communicate technical foundations of models and algorithms
• Able to work and collaborate on multi-disciplinary teams

Even Better

• Have experience in intelligence or military-related mission areas
• Have experience with common software development tools (e.g. Git, Linux, Anaconda, Docker)
• Have expertise using Python or MATLAB for scientific programming, algorithm development, data analysis, and complex visualizations (e.g. NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Matplotlib)

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!