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Lead Software Integration & Test Engineer

AI summary of the role

Lead the integration and test of C++ software for complex embedded radar systems, focusing on air-to-air applications.

No longer in the current catalog. Last included 2026-09-09. Check the employer’s posting for availability.

What you’ll do

  • Develop and execute plans to integrate software components into processes and standalone subsystems
  • Develop and evolve program-specific SW I&T plans, capturing lessons learned and reusable patterns for division-wide standards
  • Create automated test scripts and tools and maintain regression test suites for DevSecOps pipeline
  • Perform root cause analysis of software defects and implement corrections

What you’ll bring

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field with 8+ years relevant experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in modern C++ including multi-threading, memory management, and performance optimization
  • Experience with unit and system-level testing
  • Understanding of GitLab, CI/CD tools, automated testing frameworks, and code quality tools

Technologies

C++ · GitLab · CI/CD · DevSecOps · GPU · RDMA · signal processing · radar · embedded systems · automated testing

About STR

Employee-owned national-security R&D firm building AI, cyber, sensing, and systems technology for U.S. defense and intelligence customers.

Bootstrapped · 500–1000 people

Source and classification

Internal deployment & tooling · Evidence for this classification:

Sophisticated integrated systems play a critical role in 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 Systems Development Division (SDD) focuses on developing advanced technology solutions to provide asymmetric advantages within the information domain. SDD executes the entire lifecycle of the solution, from conceptualization and architecture refinement through implementation and deployment, while leveraging novel technologies to deliver first-of-a-kind systems. Current efforts include programs for airborne and space RF sensors and advanced operations enabled by multi-function, multi-modal capabilities. As a Lead Software I&T Engineer you will integrate, test, and verify C++
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Sophisticated integrated systems play a critical role in 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 Systems Development Division (SDD) focuses on developing advanced technology solutions to provide asymmetric advantages within the information domain. SDD executes the entire lifecycle of the solution, from conceptualization and architecture refinement through implementation and deployment, while leveraging novel technologies to deliver first-of-a-kind systems. Current efforts include programs for airborne and space RF sensors and advanced operations enabled by multi-function, multi-modal capabilities. As a Lead Software I&T Engineer you will integrate, test, and verify C++ software implementing complex embedded radar systems, with on Air-to-Air applications. Critically, this role is the pathfinder for SDD's SW I&T capability — you will capture lessons learned, establish reusable frameworks and processes, and lay the groundwork for department-level support across SDD's portfolio of programs. What you will do: Develop and execute plans to integrate software components into processes and ultimately into standalone subsystems Develop and execute test procedures and f [... source excerpt omitted ...] plans Maintain a suite of automated integration and requirement verification regression tests suitable for incorporation into a DevSecOps pipeline Participate in peer reviews of requirements, architecture, software implementations, and test plans Verify interface correctness, including coordination with hardware integration activities. Develop analysis tools Perform root cause analysis of software defects and implement corrections. Document I&T processes, tools, and best practices to support knowledge transfer and process improvement Mentor team members and collaborate across programs to identify common I&T needs and solutions Who you are: This position requires the ability [... source excerpt omitted ...] tr.us 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.

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