Chief Scientist
About the Team
STR is seeking a Chief 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. If you see an overlap with your skills, go ahead and apply!
The Chief 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.
The Chief Scientist should 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 writing and winning technical proposals
15+ years of relevant experience in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics or Physics
Substantial 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: $265,000 - $350,000
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.