Senior Mission Software Engineer at STR

San Diego, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
DefenseIndustries

Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship (required to obtain a security clearance)
  • BS in Computer Science or related technical field with at least 5 years of work experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in Java
  • Experience designing, building, testing, debugging, and maintaining a large codebase
  • Experience with object-oriented programming principles
  • Experience with service oriented architectures or micro-service architectures
  • Experience with containerization/orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
  • Experience with Agile software lifecycle methodologies and tools, such as JIRA and SonarQube
  • Experience with DevOps or CI/CD tools such as Gitlab
  • Experience with test-driven development methodologies
  • Demonstrated ability to adopt new languages, libraries, and technologies
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Demonstrated experience as an effective communicator to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Even Better
  • Active Security Clearance at the Secret level
  • Experience within the Department of Defense
  • Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field
  • Located near STR office in Carlsbad, CA or near Honolulu, HI

Responsibilities

  • System Integration: Writing code that integrates various components into a single, cohesive system
  • Customer Collaboration: Working closely with end-users and customers (typically military or Government operators) to understand their requirements and translate them into software features
  • Deployment and Field Testing: Traveling to integration sites to build, test, and deploy software in real-world, operational environments
  • Triage and Debugging: Identifying and resolving software and system failures during integration

Skills

Agile
DevSecOps
System Integration
Software Deployment
Field Testing
Customer Collaboration

STR

AI solutions for national security challenges

About STR

STR develops AI-driven platforms to tackle national security challenges, primarily for government agencies. Their main product, the STR infokit platform, combines data science, AI algorithms, and DevOps practices to deliver real-time insights and decision support. This platform is adaptable for various uses, including command and control systems and object recognition. STR differentiates itself by focusing on creating resilient systems that integrate artificial and human intelligence, providing clients with a significant decision-making advantage. The company's goal is to enhance safety and security through advanced technology while fostering a culture of diversity and creativity among its employees.

Woburn, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2010Year Founded
$54.9MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
AI & Machine Learning, DefenseIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Emerging AI defense startups increase competition, threatening STR's market share.
Budget cuts in defense spending may reduce STR's contracts and revenue.
Reliance on government contracts makes STR vulnerable to policy changes.

Differentiation

STR integrates AI with human intelligence for resilient decision-making systems.
The STR infokit platform offers real-time insights for command and control systems.
STR focuses on diverse perspectives to drive innovation in AI solutions.

Upsides

Growing demand for AI-driven cybersecurity solutions boosts STR's market potential.
U.S. Department of Defense invests heavily in collaborative autonomy, benefiting STR.
Increased government funding for AI R&D creates more opportunities for STR.

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