Principal Scientist

Systemstechnologyresearch; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

STR seeks a Principal Scientist to steer sensing and counter-sensing programs, shaping strategy and providing technical oversight across RF technologies and antenna development. The role includes leading customer engagements with DoD/IC and driving proposals, staffing, and program execution.

The candidate should have a strong background in signal processing, RF systems, and electromagnetics, with a proven ability to communicate across technical and non-technical audiences and to mentor teams.

Qualifications

• Experience working with the DoD or Intelligence Community on sensor/ signal processing tech.
• Proven track record in leading technical proposals and customer engagements.
• Active TS-level security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and oversight across sensing and counter-sensing programs.
• Lead technical marketing and proposal development efforts.
• Build and mentor a multi-site engineering team.
• Serve as primary technical contact for customers and offices.
• Travel to STR and customer locations.

Skills

Technical marketing

Team leadership

Proposal development

Customer engagements

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

MS in a scientific field (with 8+ years)

PhD in a scientific field (with 5+ years)

Tools

RF technologies

EM modeling/simulation

Antenna development

Job description

About the Team

STR is seeking a Principal Scientist to work across the company to develop a cohesive strategy and provide direction, technical oversight and review across the portfolio of sensing and counter-sensing programs, particularly in the development of new RF technologies, electromagnetic analysis/modeling and antenna development. As part of this role, the person will also lead customer engagements across the Defense and Intelligence Communities to develop new program concepts, ideas and proposals.

The Role:

The position will have a significant and immediate impact on our national security by leveraging capabilities, expertise and experience from across STR. We believe that each candidate has a unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives that could enable us to provide our customers with innovative solutions; the skills listed below are intended to give you a sense for the position.

The Principal Scientist will help the company to build out a talented multi-site team. They will also be responsible for all aspects of the business process, working closely with other leaders and will include technical marketing, business development, proposal writing, recruiting, program execution and staff mentoring.

ThePrincipal Scientistshould have experience across the important technologies in the sensor technology space, including signal processing, RF systems hardware, antenna technology, electromagnetics, system integration, field testing, data collection, missions and CONOPs, along with a proven track record of delivering quality results to customers in the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Communities (IC).

What you will Do:

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

Who you Are:

• Experience working with the Department of Defense (or Intelligence Community) on sensor and signal processing related technology
• Entrepreneurial spirit eager to engage in technical marketing and business development
• Proven track record in successfully leading technical proposals
• MS with 8 years of experience or PhD with at least 5 years of experience (or equivalent experience) in a scientific field such as applied math, physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or data science.
• Experience leading technical teams on advanced R&D programs (e.g., Air Force, Navy, Army, DARPA and IC research projects)
• Experience developing innovative sensing solutions with new sensors and/or algorithms
• Motivated collaborator and effective communicator to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Active Security Clearance at the TS level, for which U.S citizenship is needed by the U.S government

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $220,000 - $270,000

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, Carlsbad, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO. 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.usfor 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 at [e-mail] 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.