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Autonomy Algorithms Software Engineer

At a Glance

Location
Arlington, Virginia, United States
Experience
2+ years
Compensation
ython Full-Time Salary Range: $115,000 to $145,000 The salary range listed is ba
Posted
2026-08-12T16:50:27-04:00

Key Requirements

Required Skills

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Requirements

1+ years’ experience with C++ or Java

Full stack development experience with a heavy focus on backend algorithmic development

Proven understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization of backend executables

Proven ability to develop, implement, integrate, and test algorithms and software

Experience primarily with Front end UI/UX or database management/interaction will

Experience utilizing the following:

Responsibilities

As an Autonomy Software Engineer, you will work as part of a tightly knit team to design, develop, implement, integrate, test, and demonstrate advanced algorithms and software systems for autonomous platforms.

You will support programs working throughout the software and system development lifecycle, from early prototypes to integrated systems.

Your work will develop a diverse set of software tools and applications for mission planning systems, automated control processes, unmanned platforms, DevSecOps, and CI/CD pipelines.

Team

STR’s Analytics & C2 (AC2) Division develops novel technologies to solve challenging national security problems through advanced analytics. Our team consists of passionate and motivated individuals with degrees in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, and data science. We use our expertise and creativity to develop and mature innovative ideas from conception to improve mission success of our customers.

The Collaborative Autonomy and Control (CAC) Group in the AC2 Division works to build software systems that solve critical problems in the areas of uncrewed system autonomy, multi-agent collaboration, resource management, and control. By leveraging expertise in machine learning, algorithms, model-predictive control, and software development we build tools that support tactical mission planning and execution, autonomous reasoning, and more.