24 hours ago
Arlington, VA, USASenior
Base Salary
$138k - $170k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize algorithm solutions for computer vision, 3D modeling, multimodal sensor-data fusion, and open-set recognition and identification in imagery.
- Implement and evaluate novel AI/ML prototype solutions and mature promising prototypes into operational capabilities.
- Support software solutions deployed across cloud and edge-capable devices and environments.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary researchers, transition-focused engineers, and academic partners.
- Lead or contribute to research initiatives and communicate technical work to technical and non-technical audiences.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or Physics, plus 5+ years of relevant experience; equivalent experience will be considered.
- Strong proficiency in Python and demonstrated ability to produce clean, high-quality code.
- Ability to obtain a security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship under U.S. government requirements.
- Ability to implement and evaluate novel prototypes and help transition them into operational capabilities.
- Preferred experience includes vision transformers, foundation-model fine-tuning, vision-language models, agentic training, large-scale object reassociation, research leadership, distributed cross-functional teams, U.S. Government software accreditation, and an active security clearance.
- Familiarity with Git, software development best practices, and Agile workflows.
Benefits
- Full-time position based in Arlington, VA; Woburn, MA; or Dayton, OH.
- The position requires obtaining a national security clearance and complying with export-control and other applicable laws.
- Collaborative learning environment supporting deep technical understanding and recognizing team contributions.
Categories
Data ScienceML Engineering
About STR
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.