Chief Scientist - Sensing & RF Systems

Socket.dev; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 265,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

STR is seeking a Chief Scientist to provide direction across the portfolio of sensing and counter-sensing programs, including RF technologies and antenna development. The role drives strategic technical oversight, customer engagements with the DoD/IC, and leadership of multi-site teams across STR’s portfolio.

The successful candidate will lead technical marketing, proposal development, and staff mentoring, with deep expertise in RF systems, electromagnetics, and sensor technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience with DoD/IC sensor and signal processing tech.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with interest in technical marketing and business development.
• Proven track record in writing and winning technical proposals.
• 15+ years in Electrical/Computer Engineering, CS, Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Math or Physics.
• Significant leadership of technical teams on advanced R&D programs.
• Innovative sensing solutions involving new sensors or algorithms.
• Strong collaboration and communication across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Active TS clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Technical marketing to existing and potential customers.
• Technical proposal development (idea generation, writing, reviewing).
• Creating innovative sensing/counter-sensing solutions.
• Leading teams to design, develop, implement, test and analyze solutions for national security.
• Serving as primary technical point of contact for specific customers and offices.
• Travel to STR and customer locations.

Skills

DoD/IC experience

Technical marketing

Proposal writing

Team leadership

RF sensing & EM analysis

TS clearance

Effective communicator

Job description

STR is seeking a Chief Scientist to provide direction across the portfolio of sensing and counter-sensing programs, including RF technologies and antenna development. The role drives strategic technical oversight, customer engagements with the DoD/IC, and leadership of multi-site teams across STR’s portfolio.

The successful candidate will lead technical marketing, proposal development, and staff mentoring, with deep expertise in RF systems, electromagnetics, and sensor technologies.