hirly

Systemstechnologyresearch

Software Engineer

Woburn, Massachusetts, United States · Arlington, Virginia, United States · Melbourne, Florida, United States

See how you match this job — and similar ones. Free.

Upload your resume and hirly scores it against this role at Systemstechnologyresearch first, then against similar open jobs, and shows where you fit and why.

PDF or DOCX, up to 12MB. No sign-up to see your matches.

Get past the screening software and onto a recruiter's desk

hirly rewrites your resume for this job — matching the keywords and skills in the posting, moving your most relevant experience to the top, and writing a cover letter to fit. About 30 seconds.

  • Keywords matched to this posting
  • Fit score before you apply
  • Cover letter included
Tailor my resume for this job →

Apply from your AI assistant

Connect hirly to Claude and ask it to apply to this job. hirly tailors your resume, fills the employer’s form and asks before sending. ChatGPT: manual setup today.

Some employer sites stop an application at a CAPTCHA or sign-in and hand it back with a link. Applying needs a paid plan. Works with any assistant that supports MCP.

hirly's read of this role

Role family
Engineering
Seniority
Mid level
Stated salary
$112,000 – $154,000 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
16 Oct 2026

Derived automatically from the posting. Upload your resume above to see how the role scores against it.

the posting

STR is hiring a Software Engineer to join our multidisciplinary cyber/networking team committed to developing cutting-edge technologies that have an immediate and significant impact on our national security. Our team innovates communications technology across all networking layers, from the physical to the application layer. We value diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives, which are vital to delivering innovative solutions to our customers. If any of the skills below align with your expertise, we encourage you to apply!

Job Overview: A successful candidate will possess experience in software engineering, integration and testing, and networking concepts and protocols, with a strong passion for results-driven development on Linux systems. This candidate will bring a versatile skill set in computer science, software architecture, and practical software development, testing, and documentation. The ideal Software Engineer is intellectually curious, motivated, and thrives in a team-based environment focused on rapid prototyping and delivering impactful solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-profile, fast-paced, yet structured development environment alongside a diverse and talented team. In this role, you will design, implement, and test software that enhances advanced real-time data communications and networking solutions using open systems principles. We aim for the highest standards of quality, maintainability, and reuse in our tools and techniques. Therefore, experience with sound software engineering principles and testing methodologies is crucial.

What you will do:

Collaborate closely with a small, dedicated research team to develop innovative solutions to complex problems

Execute assigned tasks and report overall status to project leadership

Develop and test novel software solutions spanning research, development, and deployed production systems

Identify creative and innovative approaches to open-ended problems

Deliver high-quality software in a rapid-paced team environment

Develop operational prototypes for experimentation and performance analysis

Create customer-facing operational systems

Who you are:

This position requires the ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government.

Proficient in Python, C, C++, or similar interpreted or low-level programming languages

Familiar with rapid prototyping design methodologies and open architectures

Someone with a working knowledge of software testing and evaluation best practices

Experience developing software with GNU/Linux toolchains using open-source software

Understanding of the 5-layer OSI networking stack

Strong team player with excellent communication skills

Have a Bachelor's or Masters degree in Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field, with at least 2 years of relevant experience

Nice to Have:

Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance

Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, and other high-level programming languages

Experience in building, deploying, and maintaining robust and stable software

Experience writing software within a large multi-party codebase

Experience working in a laboratory environment performing quantitative data analysis

Familiarity with multi-threaded or multi-core real-time operating concepts

Knowledge of high-level software architecture design

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Pay Information
  • Full-Time Salary Range: $112,000 - $154,000

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 www.str.us 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 [email protected] 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.

Original posting on Systemstechnologyresearch's site ↗

Listed on hirly, a job board. hirly is not the employer: Systemstechnologyresearch is hiring for this role.

Browse similar roles

Want this one?

Upload your resume and hirly rewrites it for this job and writes the cover letter — in about thirty seconds, before you sign up.

Tailor my resume for this job