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# Chief Scientist

- **Company:** Str Limited
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $265,000.0 - $350,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Radio-Frequency Identification, Signal Processing, Systems Integration, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9114984/chief-scientist

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

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


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