Chief Scientist - Optics

STR • Arlington, VA

1d • $265,000 - $360,000

About The Position

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 optical sensing concepts, architectures, active and passive systems and novel processing. In addition, we will look for the qualified applicant to apply expertise and knowledge across STR sensing portfolios including RF, biological and acoustic sensing to develop strategies, conceive of new research programs and provide roadmaps to fielding key capabilities. As part of this role, the person will also lead customer engagements across the military and intelligence communities to develop new program concepts, ideas and proposals. The position will have a significant and immediate impact on our national security by leveraging capabilities, expertise and experience from across STR. 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, electro-optical sensing and systems, infrared sensing and systems, RF sensing and counter-sensing, acoustics and biological sensing and technologies. The role will also require experience in system integration, field testing, data collection, missions and CONOPs, along with a proven track record of delivering quality results to customers in the defense and intelligence communities.

Requirements

• Experience working with the defense and intelligence communities 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 relevant field
• Background and education in electrical/computer engineering, computer science, aeronautical/aerospace engineering, mathematics or physics
• 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 US citizenship is needed by the US government

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

Benefits

• STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior