Senior Scientist & Project Leader

Socket.dev; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Senior Scientist in Pensacola, FL to provide advanced scientific expertise and lead complex projects. You will manage client relationships, supervise teams, and contribute to business development while mentoring staff and ensuring high-quality deliverables.

The role emphasizes staying current with methods and technologies and representing the company in professional settings, with a compensation range detailed in the posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a scientific discipline relevant to the position.
• Typically requires 10 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 9 years with a Master's degree.
• 12 to 15 years of professional experience is typical for this role.
• Proven expertise in scientific research, technical problem solving, and project execution.
• Experience managing technical projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and sound scientific judgment.
• Experience reviewing technical calculations, analyses, reports, and deliverables for quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and technical leadership across diverse projects within your area of expertise.
• Serve as a project manager, lead scientist, or technical consultant for complex assignments.
• Define project scope, objectives, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Identify client opportunities, market company services, and support business development activities.
• Develop, prepare, and submit technical and commercial proposals.
• Select and investigate scientific and technical problems, developing innovative approaches and solutions.
• Perform research, analysis, and scientific evaluations on complex issues.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews of calculations and reports.
• Plan, organize, and oversee the work of junior scientists and staff.
• Mentor, coach, and train less experienced personnel.

Skills

Scientific leadership

Project management

Technical consulting

Client relationship management

Business development

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in a scientific discipline

Job description

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Senior Scientist in Pensacola, FL to provide advanced scientific expertise and lead complex projects. You will manage client relationships, supervise teams, and contribute to business development while mentoring staff and ensuring high-quality deliverables.

The role emphasizes staying current with methods and technologies and representing the company in professional settings, with a compensation range detailed in the posting.