Lead, Undersea Sensing & Robotics PI

STR; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

STR is seeking a Principal Investigator to lead R&D in advanced undersea sensing and robotic systems. You will set the technical vision, lead multidisciplinary teams, and drive execution from ideas to at‑sea demonstrations. The role involves engaging with U.S.

Government and industry partners, shaping program scope, and delivering mission‑critical capabilities. Ideal candidates will have advanced degrees in related fields and substantial experience in undersea systems, sensing, or robotics, with

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required; 5–12+ years in undersea systems or related fields.
• Experience as a technical lead on a complex R&D program, preferably in undersea or maritime domains.
• Hands-on experience with embedded systems and real‑time control.
• Ability to architect system-level solutions for uncrewed undersea vehicles and C2 systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead a research agenda in advanced undersea sensing and robotics (C‑UUV, acoustic sensing, signal processing, noise control).
• Architect system-level solutions for uncrewed undersea vehicles and sensor payloads; guide hardware, software, and algorithms integration.
• Provide direction to multidisciplinary teams and translate concepts into executable technical plans and work breakdown structures.
• Lead development of white papers, proposals, and briefings; engage with government and industry customers.

Skills

Systems engineering

Communication skills

Technical leadership

Embedded systems

Education

Advanced degree in EE/CE/Ocean/Acoustics/Robotics

Tools

FPGAs

GPUs

SBCs

Job description

STR is seeking a Principal Investigator to lead R&D in advanced undersea sensing and robotic systems. You will set the technical vision, lead multidisciplinary teams, and drive execution from ideas to at‑sea demonstrations. The role involves engaging with U.S.

Government and industry partners, shaping program scope, and delivering mission‑critical capabilities. Ideal candidates will have advanced degrees in related fields and substantial experience in undersea systems, sensing, or robotics, with