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51 minutes ago
United States
Full-time
Junior
Research Scientist
Software Development
C++ CI/CD Git Machine Learning MATLAB Python Statistics
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STR

STR

STR is a technology company dedicated to solving emerging national security challenges by developing and applying cutting-edge technology. They focus on cybersecurity, analytics, sensing, and systems to make society safer. As an employee-owned company,...

Aerospace & Defense
251-1K
Founded 2010
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Description

  • Develop and modify large-scale simulations using frameworks such as AFSIM, JSE, or similar defense simulation environments.
  • Code and integrate system components including sensors, communications, command and control, weapons, and threat models.
  • Design mission-relevant scenarios to model complex operational environments and assess capability effectiveness.
  • Analyze simulation outputs to identify trends, draw conclusions, and make data-driven recommendations.
  • Present findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, including program managers and senior leadership.
  • Verify, validate, and test models and simulation frameworks to ensure fidelity and accuracy.
  • Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and multi-disciplinary teams to support program execution and research and development projects.
  • Develop new capabilities by extending simulation models, processing chains, and analysis tools.

Requirements

  • BS degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, or an MS degree, in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related STEM field.
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Experience with modeling and simulation tools for system performance analysis, mission planning, or capability assessment.
  • Proficiency in object-oriented programming with experience in at least two of C/C++, Python, and MATLAB.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop, modify, or extend simulation models or analysis tools.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data critically and draw defensible conclusions.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to excel under limited guidance.
  • Active Security Clearance at the Secret or Top Secret level (preferred).
  • Hands-on experience with large-scale defense simulation frameworks such as AFSIM or JSE (preferred).
  • 3+ years of programming experience with complex simulation environments or open architecture systems (preferred).
  • Experience with modern software development practices including Git, continuous integration, unit testing, and code reviews (preferred).
  • Background in systems analysis or operations research with coursework or experience in optimization, statistics, or decision analysis (preferred).
  • Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and system performance assessment methodologies (preferred).
  • Experience with algorithm optimization for real-time systems, especially radar, EW, or remote sensing applications (preferred).
  • Track record of briefing senior technical or government leadership on study results and recommendations (preferred).

Benefits

  • Full-time salary range of $110,000 to $138,000.
  • Collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding.
  • Opportunity to work on challenging national security research and development programs.
  • Work that contributes to defense, intelligence, and national security missions.
  • Equal opportunity employer committed to fair hiring practices.
  • Reasonable accommodation support during the employment process.
  • Locations near Boston, Arlington, Dayton, Melbourne, and Carlsbad.

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