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15 hours, 37 minutes ago
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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 assess the operational effectiveness of current and emerging capabilities.
  • 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 on research, development, and program execution.
  • Develop new capabilities by extending models, processing chains, scenarios, and analysis tools.
  • Support analysis of system capabilities, limitations, and resource management for sensing and counter-sensing platforms.

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 critically evaluate data 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 Secret or Top Secret security clearance 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.
  • Work at a growing technology company focused on defense, intelligence, and national security R&D.
  • Collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding.
  • Opportunity to work on challenging, high-impact projects that contribute to national security.
  • Equal opportunity employer with accommodations available during the employment process.

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