Senior Tracking Scientist

About the Team

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

The Signals Exploitation and Tracking (SET) Group in the Analytics and C2 Division focuses on applying machine learning, statistics, estimation theory, and information theory algorithms for signals exploitation, target tracking, predictive analytics, and system resource management.

The Role

As a Senior Tracking Scientist at STR, you will help develop disruptive technologies focused on tracking and fusion programs. You will contribute to data analysis, algorithm development, engineering software, and validation/verification for novel application domains and modalities. You will explore fascinating datasets, develop cutting-edge algorithmic techniques, and solve high-impact, unique problems for our customers. In addition, you will participate on project teams and interact with customers. We are looking for someone to join our team onsite as this position is based in the Woburn, MA office.

Who you are:

• BS with at least 5 years of experience, MS with at least 3 years of experience, and/or PhD (or equivalent experience) in a scientific field such as applied math, physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or data science
• Experience with tracking technologies and estimation theory / statistics
• Experience with C++ programming language
• Ability to perform experiment design, performance modeling and simulation runs, and associated test verification and performance analysis
• Proficient in simulation capabilities, Monte Carlo methods, data structures
• Able to communicate technical foundations of models and algorithms
• Able to work and collaborate on multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. government

Even better:

• Have an active security clearance
• Experience in intelligence or military-related mission areas
• Experience with common software development tools (e.g. Git, Linux, Anaconda, Docker)
• Expertise using Python and/or MATLAB for scientific programming, algorithm development, data analysis, and complex visualizations (e.g. NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Matplotlib).

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $139,000 - $165,000

The 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.

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. 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.

STR 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.

STR 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 for more info.

STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at View email address on aiapply.co 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.