Principal Technical Staff (CLEARANCE REQUIRED)
- Pay
- $220,000 – $260,000 per year
- Location
- Woburn, MA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Executive
- Experience
- 15+ years
- Education
- Master's degree
- Listed
- 30 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- TS/SCI clearance
- US citizenship
- machine learning
- estimation theory
- information theory
- signal exploitation
- project management
Also useful
- DoD acquisition processes
- IC mission knowledge
- proposal writing
The Role
As a Principal Technical Staff in the SET group, we are looking for a technical leader who is passionate about problem solving and working on some of the hardest national security problems.
This position requires leading continued development of relevant technology products, as well as leading a portfolio of research and development programs, specifically focused on delivering advanced algorithm and software solutions for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. This work includes managing all program phases, from marketing and business capture to all phases of contract execution.
The role will also work closely with Government customers, support organizations, and transition partners to ensure the success of each program.
Who You Are
- Active Top Secret Clearance Required with SCI eligibility, for which U.S citizenship is needed by the U.S government
- MS with at least 15 years of experience, and/or PhD with at least 8 years of experience (or equivalent experience) in a scientific field such as applied math, physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or data science
- Experience in managing large technical projects, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) definition, and resource management
- Experience spanning all project phases, from ideation to technology research and product development
- Experience in new business development, initial outreach, capture flow, proposal writing
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Successful experience in leading and managing multi-discipline teams and mentoring less experienced staff
- Strong presentation and organizational skills
Even Better
- Experience working with Space Systems and intelligence products
- Working knowledge of DoD and IC missions and acquisition processes
- Technical breadth and a demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple, technically diverse programs and teams
- Entrepreneurial spirit and eager to engage in technical marketing and business development
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $220,000 - $260,000
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.
STR is 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!
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.
About the Team
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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
STR is 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 and provide your contact info.
From STR's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Principal Technical Staff (CLEARANCE REQUIRED) posting at STR states compensation of $220,000 – $260,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on STR's official career site.
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