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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

STR · Woburn, MA

Posted about 3 months ago · $138,000 - $180,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
STR's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
99% of STR's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at STR
high
135 stale, 0 reposted of 139 open
Hiring momentum
215 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from STR's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for STR.

About this role

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will design, develop, and implement real-time processing solutions for advanced multi-function Radar systems. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting performance analysis, and leading efforts in digital signal processing and software implementation. The engineer will also prepare documentation and communicate technical concepts to stakeholders while ensuring the products meet quality and maintainability standards.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of STR as an employer.

What you need

  • Active SECRET security clearance with eligibility for Top Secret clearance
  • Demonstrated expertise implementing real-time signal processing solutions in C++ (C++17 or later)
  • Applicable understanding of and experience with Radar systems
  • Experience with algorithm implementation in software for real-time systems, especially radar
  • Experience with Xilinx MPSoC and/or RFSoC platforms
  • Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of applicable experience; Master’s degree and at least 5 years; or PhD and at least 2 years of applicable experience

Nice to have

  • Expertise in radar simulation tools (MATLAB)
  • Active Top Secret clearance
  • Applicable knowledge of target detection
  • Domain experience in Electronic Warfare, Antenna Apertures, Sensor Resource Management, Large-Scale Platform Test Systems, Cyber Physical Systems, Open System Architectures

What you get

  • Full-Time Salary Range: $138,000 - $180,000

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Role involves high security clearance requirements which may limit candidate pool
  • Focus on defense and national security may not appeal to all candidates

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Listed by STR on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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