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Lead Mission Engineer - Full Stack

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2 months ago
Woburn, MA, USAStaff+

Base Salary

$175k - $240k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Break down mission use cases and user-defined problems, build MVPs, and evolve prototypes into cohesive applications.
  • Develop high-performance, visually appealing frontend solutions that remain responsive under heavy loads.
  • Lead cross-functional engineering teams in designing, building, deploying, and integrating software systems.
  • Collaborate with military and government operators to understand requirements and translate them into software features.
  • Deploy, test, and triage software at secure customer integration sites.
  • Manage customer relationships while leading engineering teams and ensuring product quality, reliability, and performance.

Requirements

  • Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field and at least 7 years of work experience; equivalent experience will be considered.
  • Experience deploying software for Department of Defense or intelligence community missions.
  • Strong knowledge of React, TypeScript, and Python.
  • Experience with performance-focused techniques for rendering large datasets and building responsive interfaces.
  • Ability to adopt new languages, libraries, and technologies and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field is preferred.
  • Prior U.S. military service and experience with joint planning, large-force battle monitoring, and large-force debrief practices are preferred.

Benefits

  • Full-time role with customer-site travel averaging no more than one week per month.
  • Potential work locations include San Diego, Denver, Arlington, Boston, and other STR locations; relocation may be required or supported by willingness to relocate.
  • National security clearance and export-control compliance requirements apply.
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About STR

1,001-5,000 employees

STR develops cyber, electronic warfare, sensing, and AI/ML systems and analytics for U.S. defense and intelligence customers, delivering R&D services, prototypes, and fielded capabilities. The privately held, employee-owned company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, with sites near Boston, Arlington (VA), Dayton (OH), Melbourne (FL), and Carlsbad (CA). Work spans RF, sonar, radar, command-and-control, and ISR, including subsea sensors and signal processing.

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