Chief Scientist

About the role

STR is seeking a Chief Scientist to develop a cohesive strategy and provide direction, technical oversight, and review across the portfolio of sensing and counter-sensing programs, particularly in RF technologies, electromagnetic analysis/modeling, and antenna development. This role involves leading customer engagements across the Defense and Intelligence Communities to develop new program concepts, ideas, and proposals. The Chief Scientist will help build a talented multi-site team and oversee all aspects of the business process, including technical marketing, business development, proposal writing, recruiting, program execution, and staff mentoring.

The ideal candidate will have experience across key sensor technologies, including signal processing, RF systems hardware, antenna technology, electromagnetics, system integration, field testing, data collection, missions, and CONOPs, with a proven track record of delivering results to DoD and Intelligence Community customers.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Experience working with the Department of Defense or Intelligence Community on sensor and signal processing-related technology
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a drive for 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
• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)

STR values motivated collaborators and effective communicators who can engage both technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA; Arlington, VA; 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, electronic warfare, and AI algorithms.

STR fosters a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes team contributions. Our work is challenging, and we are committed to pushing technological boundaries while making the world safer.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $265,000 – $350,000. The range is based on external market data, with offers determined by factors such as candidate experience, education, training, key skills, security clearances, and prevailing market conditions.