Chief Scientist

1 hour, 9 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Software Development
STR

STR

STR is a technology company dedicated to solving emerging national security challenges by developing and applying cutting-edge technology. They focus on cybersecurity, analytics, sensing, and systems to make society safer. As an employee-owned company,...

Aerospace & Defense
251-1K
Founded 2010

Description

  • Lead technical teams in architecting, developing, and deploying open architecture solutions for sensor systems.
  • Optimize architecture performance for real-time, resource-constrained systems with strict latency requirements.
  • Architect communication infrastructure and data flows for distributed processing systems.
  • Support end-to-end open system integration efforts, including hardware-in-the-loop testing and integration across distributed architectures, external systems, and hardware platforms.
  • Conduct design reviews and technical risk assessments and ensure compliance with open architecture standards and frameworks.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.
  • Write technical reports, create briefings, and present results to sponsors and senior management.
  • Interface with customers, program managers, and stakeholders to define technical requirements.
  • Lead proposal development efforts, including technical approach definition, cost estimation, and white paper development.
  • Collaborate with algorithm developers, systems engineers, RF hardware engineers, and integration teams across programs.

Requirements

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10-15+ years of relevant work experience depending on degree.
  • Experience in two or more of the following: open architecture development or deployment, sensor system integration, professional software development, C++ for high-performance real-time applications, real-time software for signal processing or sensing applications, leading complex development efforts, hardware/software integration, or proposal leadership.
  • Active security clearance at the Secret or Top Secret level (TS/SCI preferred).
  • Strong leadership experience with open architecture or software development teams.
  • Experience with current defense open architectures.
  • Experience with large-scale systems integration.
  • Experience with system-of-systems integration and deployment.
  • Willingness to support approximately 20% travel for customer meetings, integration events, and field demonstrations.

Benefits

  • Full-time salary range of $265,000 to $330,000.
  • Opportunity to work at a growing technology company focused on defense, intelligence, and national security R&D.
  • Collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding.
  • Work that contributes to advancing technology and improving national security.
  • Reasonable accommodation support during the employment process.

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