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Our team consists of passionate and motivated engineers with advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, mathematics and beyond, using their deep technical knowledge and creativity to tackle some of the hardest problems that our customers face. Our projects span different data modalities and incorporate advanced algorithms such as latest in reinforcement agent policy learning, transformer-based information distillation, and AI/ML computer vision solutions. These algorithms operate under challenging constraints not typically found in the commercial world, imparting impact that only our group can deliver to the intelligence community.\nThe Role:\nIn theLead Algorithm Solutions Engineer role, you will leverage your skills in software development and machine learning to develop, implement, and evaluate AI/ML algorithms to make sense of information present in large and/or challenging datasets deployed to the cloud and at the edge. You will support fast-moving research groups solving the hardest problems, creating and preventing technological surprise while simultaneously supporting the immediate integration of your best solutions into real-world applications such as in-the-wild video-based object reidentification, foundation models for overhead imagery, and automatic target recognition in complex imagery.\nThis position is based in Arlington, VA, Woburn, MA, or Dayton, OH.\nWhat you will do:\nDevelop and optimize algorithm solutions for a wide variety of challenging needs spanning computer vision, 3D modeling, data fusion of multi-modal sensor data, and in-the-wild open set recognition and identification in imagery\nCollaborate across small multi-disciplinary teams of researchers and transition-focused engineers as well as academic partners to deliver cutting-edge impact\nSupport software solutions deployed across cloud and edge-capable devices and environments using your algorithms\nWho you are:\nMotivated collaborator who takes pride in the craftsmanship of their solutions and demonstrates strong ownership throughout the lifecycle of development\nExcellent communicator and briefer, who is comfortable communicating with both technical and non-technical audiences\nAbility to implement and evaluate novel prototype solutions, and work with a team to mature promising prototypes into operational capabilities\nStrong proficiency in python and demonstrated ability to generate clean, high quality code both with and without coding tools\nFamiliarity with software development best practices, including version control (Git) and Agile workflow methodologies\nBS Degree in a scientific field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or Physics with 8+ years of relevant experience. Equivalent experience will be considered.\nAbility to obtain a security clearance, for which U.S citizenship is need by the U.S government\nEven Better:\nUnderstanding of a range of machine learning methods and implementation, such as the latest in vision transformer technology, use and finetuning of foundation models under self-supervised or semi-self-supervised conditions, vision language models as applied to agentic training, or large-scale object reassociation in video or sparse re-visit imagery\nExperienced in leading and directing research initiatives from inception to functional prototypes\nExperience working in a large cross-functional, distributed team\nExperience with US Government software accreditation processes\nActive security clearance\nPay Information\nFull-Time Salary Range: $180,000 - $220,000\nThe salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.\nSTR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, Carlsbad, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.\nSTR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.\nSTR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.\n\nSTR is an equal opportunity employer. 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