Job Description Job Description STR is seeking a Lead All-Source Analyst and Modeling Engineer with strong intelligence and cyber backgrounds who has a passion for applying technical analysis and systems modeling to solve hard target problems. This role combines intelligence tradecraft expertise with software development and reverse engineering skills to develop innovative cybersecurity solutions. Work must be performed onsite. We're looking for individuals who: Bridge the gap between intelligence operations and technical engineering Are self-starters who identify inefficiencies and build tools to solve them Can work hard target problems and develop repeatable workflows Thrive in mission-focused, fast-paced environments Have a track record of innovation within intelligence tradecraft Understand both the "why" (intelligence requirements) and the "how" (technical implementation) What you will do: Develop tools and automated workflows to sift through large datasets and identify information relevant for modeling and intelligence efforts Apply all-source intelligence tradecraft and technical analysis to create system models from circuit diagrams, schematics, source code, signal processing algorithms, and reverse-engineered components Leverage intelligence databases and analytic tools to support technical collection and threat modeling Create custom query logic and scripts to extract, correlate, and analyze data across multiple databases and intelligence repositories Work in multi-disciplinary teams to tackle challenging problems from a wide variety of technologies to develop innovative cybersecurity solutions Apply network analysis, communications intelligence (COMINT), and signals intelligence (SIGINT) tradecraft to technical problems Document, demonstrate, and present research findings to technical and non-technical audiences Brief leadership on project status, technical findings, and operational impacts Solve real world problems that have an impact on national security Who you are: This position requires an Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with active CI polygraph (or willingness to obtain CI polygraph), for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. Government BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent work experience) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience Intelligence community experience with demonstrated proficiency in: All-source intelligence tools and databases (e.g., DataXplorer, XKeyScore, or similar) Intelligence Oversight (IO) policies and procedures Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++, or similar languages Experience with data analysis and automation : pandas, SQL queries, scripting for data extraction General understanding of electrical engineering: Circuit and flow diagrams, signal processing chains, network traffic data Proficiency with modeling tools : SPICE, MATLAB, or similar Willing to travel frequently from an STR office to the customer location in MD, or spend the majority of time at customer location Nice to have: SIGINT, COMINT, or Cryptologic experience (military or civilian) Experience with network analysis and communications systems : Wireshark, protocol analysis, satellite communications Reverse engineering experience : Ghidra, IDA Pro, firmware analysis, malware analysis Knowledge of disassembly/decompilation : Analyzing protocols, message structures, binary file formats Foreign language skills (especially Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Farsi, or other priority languages) DLPT scores in mission-relevant languages Capture the Flag (CTF) experience : HTB, VulnHub, picoCTF, penetration testing Experience developing automated analysis tools or custom tradecraft solutions Knowledge of digital twin development and cyber-physical system modeling Experience with embedded systems analysis or signal processing algorithm development Background in targeting, collection management, or operational intelligence Proven ability to lead small cross-functional teams on complex technical problems Experience briefing senior leadership and creating strategic intelligence products Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $173,000 - $230,000 The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, Carlsbad, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO. 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! Visit us at for more info. STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at and provide your contact info. Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.
11/03/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description STR is seeking a Lead All-Source Analyst and Modeling Engineer with strong intelligence and cyber backgrounds who has a passion for applying technical analysis and systems modeling to solve hard target problems. This role combines intelligence tradecraft expertise with software development and reverse engineering skills to develop innovative cybersecurity solutions. Work must be performed onsite. We're looking for individuals who: Bridge the gap between intelligence operations and technical engineering Are self-starters who identify inefficiencies and build tools to solve them Can work hard target problems and develop repeatable workflows Thrive in mission-focused, fast-paced environments Have a track record of innovation within intelligence tradecraft Understand both the "why" (intelligence requirements) and the "how" (technical implementation) What you will do: Develop tools and automated workflows to sift through large datasets and identify information relevant for modeling and intelligence efforts Apply all-source intelligence tradecraft and technical analysis to create system models from circuit diagrams, schematics, source code, signal processing algorithms, and reverse-engineered components Leverage intelligence databases and analytic tools to support technical collection and threat modeling Create custom query logic and scripts to extract, correlate, and analyze data across multiple databases and intelligence repositories Work in multi-disciplinary teams to tackle challenging problems from a wide variety of technologies to develop innovative cybersecurity solutions Apply network analysis, communications intelligence (COMINT), and signals intelligence (SIGINT) tradecraft to technical problems Document, demonstrate, and present research findings to technical and non-technical audiences Brief leadership on project status, technical findings, and operational impacts Solve real world problems that have an impact on national security Who you are: This position requires an Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with active CI polygraph (or willingness to obtain CI polygraph), for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. Government BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent work experience) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience Intelligence community experience with demonstrated proficiency in: All-source intelligence tools and databases (e.g., DataXplorer, XKeyScore, or similar) Intelligence Oversight (IO) policies and procedures Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++, or similar languages Experience with data analysis and automation : pandas, SQL queries, scripting for data extraction General understanding of electrical engineering: Circuit and flow diagrams, signal processing chains, network traffic data Proficiency with modeling tools : SPICE, MATLAB, or similar Willing to travel frequently from an STR office to the customer location in MD, or spend the majority of time at customer location Nice to have: SIGINT, COMINT, or Cryptologic experience (military or civilian) Experience with network analysis and communications systems : Wireshark, protocol analysis, satellite communications Reverse engineering experience : Ghidra, IDA Pro, firmware analysis, malware analysis Knowledge of disassembly/decompilation : Analyzing protocols, message structures, binary file formats Foreign language skills (especially Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Farsi, or other priority languages) DLPT scores in mission-relevant languages Capture the Flag (CTF) experience : HTB, VulnHub, picoCTF, penetration testing Experience developing automated analysis tools or custom tradecraft solutions Knowledge of digital twin development and cyber-physical system modeling Experience with embedded systems analysis or signal processing algorithm development Background in targeting, collection management, or operational intelligence Proven ability to lead small cross-functional teams on complex technical problems Experience briefing senior leadership and creating strategic intelligence products Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $173,000 - $230,000 The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, Carlsbad, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO. 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! Visit us at for more info. STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at and provide your contact info. Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.
Job Description Job Description Lead DevOps Engineer The Team: Information processing and sense-making systems are the lifeblood of national security efforts, facilitating an understanding of the global situation, strategic planning, and tactical execution. The reliability, accessibility, and sophistication of these systems can determine the outcomes of conflicts before they begin. STR's Analytics and Command & Control (AC2) Division focuses on developing actionable, advanced technology solutions to provide asymmetric advantages within the information domain. The Mission Applications (MA) Group within the AC2 Division creates outsized mission impact with our customers through specialized application and deployment of STR technology. Staff within the MA group have a deep understanding of missions and technology needs for national security with skills targeting transition of technology to operational use, including product management, UX Product implementation, software integration & mission engineering, platform engineering, DevOps, and program management. MA staff combine with other engineering staff from the various STR research and development groups to form dedicated product teams focused on accelerating the operational transition of cutting-edge software technologies. The Role: As a DevOps Engineer in the Mission Applications Group, you will work as a leader of software teams to design, develop, and maintain infrastructure and tooling to deploy software in operational use. You have experience managing relationships with customer environments while simultaneously leading engineering teams to ensure the delivered product meets the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance. You will work as part of tightly knit Agile software teams to design and implement Continuous Integration/ Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for various unique deployment environments. This role includes: Supporting cloud (e.g., AWS) toolsets in unclassified environments Configuring and maintaining multiple CI/CD environments at different classification levels, focusing on developer productivity, application performance, security monitoring, and alerting Liaising with corporate IT to ensure team infrastructure toolsets are configured, maintained, reliable, and in compliance with Department of Defense standards Coaching team members on DevOps best practices while continuously helping to improve processes. This role will take advantage of STR's flexible, hybrid environment - when the work does not require use of STR's facilities, you are welcome to work remotely. You should expect to spend some portion of time every week (2-3 days) in STR's or US Government facilities. You can expect to support software applications deployed on classified operational networks that can only be accessed at STR or government facilities. Who You Are: Must be a U.S. citizen Active US Security Clearance with SCI Eligibility BS in Computer Science or related field with at least 5 years of work experience Experience with all relevant technologies including: CI/CD tools (Gitlab) and pipeline automation Cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), and automated provisioning tools (such as Ansible or Chef) Containerization technologies such as Docker and Podman Kubernetes management solutions such as EKS and Rancher Experience deploying, and monitoring Kubernetes clusters and pod configurations Basic knowledge of Linux System Administration Knowledge of Python and Linux Shell Knowledge of Cyber Security fundamentals Organized, detail-oriented, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively Demonstrated experience as an effective communicator to both technical and non-technical audiences Located in San Diego, CA, Denver, CO, Arlington, VA, or Boston, MA, or willing to relocate. Even Better: Active Security Clearance at the Top Secret level Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field Experience in: Full web-service stack, including databases, logging, and monitoring Project tracking tools such as Jira Designing, deploying, and monitoring Kubernetes clusters GitOps tools like ArgoCD or Flux Deploying and maintaining artifact repositories (such as Nexus, Artifactory) Deploying and configuring static and dynamic code analysis tools (such as SonarQube, Coverity). Platforms such as ArgoCD, Flux or TerraForm. Leading teams in an Agile/SCRUM software development process Current Security+ Certification Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $175,000 - $240,000 The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, Carlsbad, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO. 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! Visit us at for more info. STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at and provide your contact info. Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.
11/01/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Lead DevOps Engineer The Team: Information processing and sense-making systems are the lifeblood of national security efforts, facilitating an understanding of the global situation, strategic planning, and tactical execution. The reliability, accessibility, and sophistication of these systems can determine the outcomes of conflicts before they begin. STR's Analytics and Command & Control (AC2) Division focuses on developing actionable, advanced technology solutions to provide asymmetric advantages within the information domain. The Mission Applications (MA) Group within the AC2 Division creates outsized mission impact with our customers through specialized application and deployment of STR technology. Staff within the MA group have a deep understanding of missions and technology needs for national security with skills targeting transition of technology to operational use, including product management, UX Product implementation, software integration & mission engineering, platform engineering, DevOps, and program management. MA staff combine with other engineering staff from the various STR research and development groups to form dedicated product teams focused on accelerating the operational transition of cutting-edge software technologies. The Role: As a DevOps Engineer in the Mission Applications Group, you will work as a leader of software teams to design, develop, and maintain infrastructure and tooling to deploy software in operational use. You have experience managing relationships with customer environments while simultaneously leading engineering teams to ensure the delivered product meets the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance. You will work as part of tightly knit Agile software teams to design and implement Continuous Integration/ Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for various unique deployment environments. This role includes: Supporting cloud (e.g., AWS) toolsets in unclassified environments Configuring and maintaining multiple CI/CD environments at different classification levels, focusing on developer productivity, application performance, security monitoring, and alerting Liaising with corporate IT to ensure team infrastructure toolsets are configured, maintained, reliable, and in compliance with Department of Defense standards Coaching team members on DevOps best practices while continuously helping to improve processes. This role will take advantage of STR's flexible, hybrid environment - when the work does not require use of STR's facilities, you are welcome to work remotely. You should expect to spend some portion of time every week (2-3 days) in STR's or US Government facilities. You can expect to support software applications deployed on classified operational networks that can only be accessed at STR or government facilities. Who You Are: Must be a U.S. citizen Active US Security Clearance with SCI Eligibility BS in Computer Science or related field with at least 5 years of work experience Experience with all relevant technologies including: CI/CD tools (Gitlab) and pipeline automation Cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), and automated provisioning tools (such as Ansible or Chef) Containerization technologies such as Docker and Podman Kubernetes management solutions such as EKS and Rancher Experience deploying, and monitoring Kubernetes clusters and pod configurations Basic knowledge of Linux System Administration Knowledge of Python and Linux Shell Knowledge of Cyber Security fundamentals Organized, detail-oriented, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively Demonstrated experience as an effective communicator to both technical and non-technical audiences Located in San Diego, CA, Denver, CO, Arlington, VA, or Boston, MA, or willing to relocate. Even Better: Active Security Clearance at the Top Secret level Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field Experience in: Full web-service stack, including databases, logging, and monitoring Project tracking tools such as Jira Designing, deploying, and monitoring Kubernetes clusters GitOps tools like ArgoCD or Flux Deploying and maintaining artifact repositories (such as Nexus, Artifactory) Deploying and configuring static and dynamic code analysis tools (such as SonarQube, Coverity). Platforms such as ArgoCD, Flux or TerraForm. Leading teams in an Agile/SCRUM software development process Current Security+ Certification Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $175,000 - $240,000 The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, Carlsbad, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO. 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! Visit us at for more info. STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at and provide your contact info. Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.
Job Description Job Description Lead DevOps Engineer The Team: Information processing and sense-making systems are the lifeblood of national security efforts, facilitating an understanding of the global situation, strategic planning, and tactical execution. The reliability, accessibility, and sophistication of these systems can determine the outcomes of conflicts before they begin. STR's Analytics and Command & Control (AC2) Division focuses on developing actionable, advanced technology solutions to provide asymmetric advantages within the information domain. The Mission Applications (MA) Group within the AC2 Division creates outsized mission impact with our customers through specialized application and deployment of STR technology. Staff within the MA group have a deep understanding of missions and technology needs for national security with skills targeting transition of technology to operational use, including product management, UX Product implementation, software integration & mission engineering, platform engineering, DevOps, and program management. MA staff combine with other engineering staff from the various STR research and development groups to form dedicated product teams focused on accelerating the operational transition of cutting-edge software technologies. The Role: As a DevOps Engineer in the Mission Applications Group, you will work as a leader of software teams to design, develop, and maintain infrastructure and tooling to deploy software in operational use. You have experience managing relationships with customer environments while simultaneously leading engineering teams to ensure the delivered product meets the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance. You will work as part of tightly knit Agile software teams to design and implement Continuous Integration/ Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for various unique deployment environments. This role includes: Supporting cloud (e.g., AWS) toolsets in unclassified environments Configuring and maintaining multiple CI/CD environments at different classification levels, focusing on developer productivity, application performance, security monitoring, and alerting Liaising with corporate IT to ensure team infrastructure toolsets are configured, maintained, reliable, and in compliance with Department of Defense standards Coaching team members on DevOps best practices while continuously helping to improve processes. This role will take advantage of STR's flexible, hybrid environment - when the work does not require use of STR's facilities, you are welcome to work remotely. You should expect to spend some portion of time every week (2-3 days) in STR's or US Government facilities. You can expect to support software applications deployed on classified operational networks that can only be accessed at STR or government facilities. Who You Are: Must be a U.S. citizen Active US Security Clearance with SCI Eligibility BS in Computer Science or related field with at least 5 years of work experience Experience with all relevant technologies including: CI/CD tools (Gitlab) and pipeline automation Cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), and automated provisioning tools (such as Ansible or Chef) Containerization technologies such as Docker and Podman Kubernetes management solutions such as EKS and Rancher Experience deploying, and monitoring Kubernetes clusters and pod configurations Basic knowledge of Linux System Administration Knowledge of Python and Linux Shell Knowledge of Cyber Security fundamentals Organized, detail-oriented, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively Demonstrated experience as an effective communicator to both technical and non-technical audiences Located in San Diego, CA, Denver, CO, Arlington, VA, or Boston, MA, or willing to relocate. Even Better: Active Security Clearance at the Top Secret level Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field Experience in: Full web-service stack, including databases, logging, and monitoring Project tracking tools such as Jira Designing, deploying, and monitoring Kubernetes clusters GitOps tools like ArgoCD or Flux Deploying and maintaining artifact repositories (such as Nexus, Artifactory) Deploying and configuring static and dynamic code analysis tools (such as SonarQube, Coverity). Platforms such as ArgoCD, Flux or TerraForm. Leading teams in an Agile/SCRUM software development process Current Security+ Certification Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $175,000 - $240,000 The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, Carlsbad, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO. 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! Visit us at for more info. STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at and provide your contact info. Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.
11/01/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Lead DevOps Engineer The Team: Information processing and sense-making systems are the lifeblood of national security efforts, facilitating an understanding of the global situation, strategic planning, and tactical execution. The reliability, accessibility, and sophistication of these systems can determine the outcomes of conflicts before they begin. STR's Analytics and Command & Control (AC2) Division focuses on developing actionable, advanced technology solutions to provide asymmetric advantages within the information domain. The Mission Applications (MA) Group within the AC2 Division creates outsized mission impact with our customers through specialized application and deployment of STR technology. Staff within the MA group have a deep understanding of missions and technology needs for national security with skills targeting transition of technology to operational use, including product management, UX Product implementation, software integration & mission engineering, platform engineering, DevOps, and program management. MA staff combine with other engineering staff from the various STR research and development groups to form dedicated product teams focused on accelerating the operational transition of cutting-edge software technologies. The Role: As a DevOps Engineer in the Mission Applications Group, you will work as a leader of software teams to design, develop, and maintain infrastructure and tooling to deploy software in operational use. You have experience managing relationships with customer environments while simultaneously leading engineering teams to ensure the delivered product meets the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance. You will work as part of tightly knit Agile software teams to design and implement Continuous Integration/ Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for various unique deployment environments. This role includes: Supporting cloud (e.g., AWS) toolsets in unclassified environments Configuring and maintaining multiple CI/CD environments at different classification levels, focusing on developer productivity, application performance, security monitoring, and alerting Liaising with corporate IT to ensure team infrastructure toolsets are configured, maintained, reliable, and in compliance with Department of Defense standards Coaching team members on DevOps best practices while continuously helping to improve processes. This role will take advantage of STR's flexible, hybrid environment - when the work does not require use of STR's facilities, you are welcome to work remotely. You should expect to spend some portion of time every week (2-3 days) in STR's or US Government facilities. You can expect to support software applications deployed on classified operational networks that can only be accessed at STR or government facilities. Who You Are: Must be a U.S. citizen Active US Security Clearance with SCI Eligibility BS in Computer Science or related field with at least 5 years of work experience Experience with all relevant technologies including: CI/CD tools (Gitlab) and pipeline automation Cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), and automated provisioning tools (such as Ansible or Chef) Containerization technologies such as Docker and Podman Kubernetes management solutions such as EKS and Rancher Experience deploying, and monitoring Kubernetes clusters and pod configurations Basic knowledge of Linux System Administration Knowledge of Python and Linux Shell Knowledge of Cyber Security fundamentals Organized, detail-oriented, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively Demonstrated experience as an effective communicator to both technical and non-technical audiences Located in San Diego, CA, Denver, CO, Arlington, VA, or Boston, MA, or willing to relocate. Even Better: Active Security Clearance at the Top Secret level Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field Experience in: Full web-service stack, including databases, logging, and monitoring Project tracking tools such as Jira Designing, deploying, and monitoring Kubernetes clusters GitOps tools like ArgoCD or Flux Deploying and maintaining artifact repositories (such as Nexus, Artifactory) Deploying and configuring static and dynamic code analysis tools (such as SonarQube, Coverity). Platforms such as ArgoCD, Flux or TerraForm. Leading teams in an Agile/SCRUM software development process Current Security+ Certification Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $175,000 - $240,000 The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, Carlsbad, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO. 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! Visit us at for more info. STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at and provide your contact info. Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.
Job Description Job Description About the Team The Sensors Division develops advanced solutions in radar, space-based sensing, electronic warfare, and underwater acoustics. Within the Space Missions and Sensing (SMS) Sector, we focus on advancing space sensing, space control, and counter-sensing technologies for critical national security missions. The Role: In this position, you will design, implement, and operate integrated simulation testbeds for advanced space and defense systems. Your work will include analyzing integrated system performance, developing and executing test plans, and defining system evaluation criteria. You'll collaborate with customers to address key technical challenges and work closely with both research and software teams to integrate simulation and analysis tools. What you will do: Design and apply cutting-edge models and simulation frameworks to support test and evaluation of algorithms, command & control systems, and deployed software solutions Collaborate with diverse teams and technical leadership to understand system level requirements and broad objectives; summarize progress, report on findings and provide assessments. Support business development initiatives and proposal writing efforts, playing a key role in shaping the proposed technology solutions Who You Are: This position requires the ability to obtain a secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government BS with 2+ years' experience, MS, or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related technical discipline Experience with space defense programs and modeling, sensor systems, platforms, and ground systems Experience in at least two of the following topics: RF/radar signal processing, optimization, waveform design, electronic warfare, machine learning, adaptive signal processing, AI/ML approaches to optimization, model & simulation, systems engineering, test engineering, radar modelling, optics modelling, orbital mechanics, space systems (propulsion, thermal, communications, GNC) Experience providing technical briefs to subcontractors, senior level executives, and customers Proficiency in one or more scientific or mathematical programming languages, such as MATLAB, Python, and C/C++ Experienced researcher and team member who is excited to work with mission partners to leverage cutting-edge technology and research for immediate impact Excellent communicator and briefer, who is comfortable communicating with both technical and non-technical audiences Strong mathematical, troubleshooting, written, and verbal communication skills Even Better: Active Secret or TS/SCI Clearance Experience with industry standard simulation tools such as AFSIM Demonstrated leadership of complex research, development, and engineering efforts 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 Join us and be part of a team that's making an impact at the forefront of technology and innovation. Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $110,000 - $139,000 The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, Carlsbad, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO. 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! Visit us at for more info. STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at and provide your contact info. Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.
11/01/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description About the Team The Sensors Division develops advanced solutions in radar, space-based sensing, electronic warfare, and underwater acoustics. Within the Space Missions and Sensing (SMS) Sector, we focus on advancing space sensing, space control, and counter-sensing technologies for critical national security missions. The Role: In this position, you will design, implement, and operate integrated simulation testbeds for advanced space and defense systems. Your work will include analyzing integrated system performance, developing and executing test plans, and defining system evaluation criteria. You'll collaborate with customers to address key technical challenges and work closely with both research and software teams to integrate simulation and analysis tools. What you will do: Design and apply cutting-edge models and simulation frameworks to support test and evaluation of algorithms, command & control systems, and deployed software solutions Collaborate with diverse teams and technical leadership to understand system level requirements and broad objectives; summarize progress, report on findings and provide assessments. Support business development initiatives and proposal writing efforts, playing a key role in shaping the proposed technology solutions Who You Are: This position requires the ability to obtain a secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government BS with 2+ years' experience, MS, or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related technical discipline Experience with space defense programs and modeling, sensor systems, platforms, and ground systems Experience in at least two of the following topics: RF/radar signal processing, optimization, waveform design, electronic warfare, machine learning, adaptive signal processing, AI/ML approaches to optimization, model & simulation, systems engineering, test engineering, radar modelling, optics modelling, orbital mechanics, space systems (propulsion, thermal, communications, GNC) Experience providing technical briefs to subcontractors, senior level executives, and customers Proficiency in one or more scientific or mathematical programming languages, such as MATLAB, Python, and C/C++ Experienced researcher and team member who is excited to work with mission partners to leverage cutting-edge technology and research for immediate impact Excellent communicator and briefer, who is comfortable communicating with both technical and non-technical audiences Strong mathematical, troubleshooting, written, and verbal communication skills Even Better: Active Secret or TS/SCI Clearance Experience with industry standard simulation tools such as AFSIM Demonstrated leadership of complex research, development, and engineering efforts 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 Join us and be part of a team that's making an impact at the forefront of technology and innovation. Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $110,000 - $139,000 The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, Carlsbad, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO. 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! Visit us at for more info. STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at and provide your contact info. Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.