Principal Software Architect

Str International Co - Dayton, OH

Full-time - Senior

Dayton, OH

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Principal Software Architect at STR is responsible for architecting, designing, developing, and implementing real-time software solutions for advanced multi-function Radar systems. This role involves collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to meet customer objectives, leading development efforts, and conducting performance analysis to validate and optimize software products. The position requires strong leadership skills and expertise in real-time software application architecture, algorithms, and systems engineering, with a focus on Air-to-Air applications.

Responsibilities

• Architect real-time software solutions to implement radar algorithms.
• Lead implementation including requirements analysis, design, development, deployment, and operation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and specifications, ensuring seamless integration and interoperability.
• Conduct performance analysis through simulations and real-world testing to validate and optimize software.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement enhancements.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation, design specifications, test plans, and reports.
• Lead the assigned task/team, manage budget and schedule, ensure milestones are met.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, stakeholders, and customers to convey technical concepts and project updates.

Requirements

• Active Secret security clearance and eligible to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related technical field.
• Expertise in principles of design, development, requirements verification, test planning, test execution, and data analysis for real-time software.
• Knowledge of algorithm optimization for real-time systems, especially radar and/or remote sensing.
• Capable of working in a team environment and interacting with decision-makers, customers, and team members to ensure effective communication and alignment.
• Mentoring and providing career development direction to junior engineers.
• Experience in preparing and delivering briefings to diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with the execution of technical reviews (SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, TIMS).
• Demonstrated experience in leadership and management, especially of multi-disciplinary teams, and delivery of advanced development projects.
• Background should include a Master's degree and at least 8 years of applicable experience; or PhD and at least 5 years of applicable experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Understanding of and experience with Radar systems (including beam forming).
• In-depth knowledge of signal processing and tracking.
• Proficiency in radar simulation tools and MATLAB.
• Domain expertise in one or more of the following areas: Electronic Warfare, Antenna Apertures, Sensor Resource Management, Large-Scale Platform Test Systems, Cyber Physical Systems, Open System Architectures (UCI, OMS, COARPS).

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $167K - $212K per year.
• Collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding.
• Recognition of contributions and achievements of all team members.