Principal Product Lead (TL2)

STR; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 206,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

STR's Analytics and C2 Division seeks a Principal Product Lead for the Signals Exploitation and Tracking (SET) Group in Arlington, VA. You will craft, drive, and execute a product development and marketing strategy, integrating capabilities for government and industry opportunities.

You will lead cross-functional teams through agile development, shaping backlogs with customers and capability owners, and ensure delivery of advanced algorithms and software solutions for the IC and DoD.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD with extensive experience in scientific fields (applied math, physics, EE, CS, data science).
• Experience with sensing systems, data analytics, and DevOps software processes.
• Proven ability to lead large engineering teams through Agile lifecycle.
• US Citizen able to obtain Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development strategy with SET leadership and craft a market-ready plan.
• Shape product backlogs balancing short-term program goals with long-term customer needs.
• Coordinate with customers, end users, and capability owners to drive development across diverse teams.
• Support architecture and design reviews as part of an Agile process.

Skills

Sensing systems

Data analytics

DevOps processes

Agile development

Team leadership

Security clearance readiness

Education

MS with 15+ years experience

PhD with 10+ years experience

Job description

STR’s Analytics and C2 Division researches and develops novel technologies to solve challenging national security problems through advanced analytics. 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 Principal Product Lead in the SET group, you will work with SET leadership to craft, drive, and execute a product development and marketing strategy that will integrate, test, and demonstrate SET capabilities to achieve (1) more efficient re-use on new B2G (Business-to-Government) Research and Development opportunities, (2) integrated system offerings for B2G system acquisition opportunities, and (3) component and sub-system offerings for B2B (Business-to-Business) supply chain opportunities. Work with customers, end users, and SET capability product owners to shape product development backlogs that balance short-term program goals with long-term and emerging customer needs. Work with a diverse set of customers and diverse set of problems, technology areas, and engineering teams. Support product architecture and design reviews as part of an agile development process. This position requires leading continued development of relevant technology products, specifically focused on delivering advanced algorithms and software solutions for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense.

Who You Are:

• MS with at least15 years of experience, and/or PhD with at least 10 years of experience (or equivalent experience) in a scientific field such as applied math, physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or data science.
• Experience with sensing systems, data analytics, and DevOps software processes
• Experience leading system and technology development teams
• Experience spanning all product development phases, from ideation to technology research and product development
• Proven ability to lead moderate to large engineering teams (10-40 engineers) through complete Agile development lifecycle including task definition, delegation, and maintenance
• Demonstrated experience in working with both internal leadership and external customers in the development and execution of technology and system development programs
• US. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Security Clearance
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills

Even Better:

• US government security clearance
• Experience working with Space Systems and intelligence products
• Working knowledge of DoD and IC missions and acquisition processes
• Entrepreneurial spirit and eager to engage in technical marketing and business development

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $206,000 - $275,000

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.

STRis 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 www.str.us for more info.

STRis 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 [e-mail] 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.