Chief Technical Consultant at STR

Woburn, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Feb, 26

Salary

320000.0

Posted On

05 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Reinforcement Learning, Computational Technologies, Technical Writing, System Architectures, Algorithmic Approaches, Customer Engagement, Collaboration, Communication, Machine Learning, Optimization, Research Directions, Proposal Development, Technical Consulting, Security Clearance

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

About the Role STR is seeking an experienced Technical Consultant to provide on-call technical expertise and strategic insight on research and development initiatives that advance our nation’s security. As an on-call consultant, you will collaborate with STR’s technical and leadership teams to shape innovative solutions across areas such as artificial intelligence, autonomy, reinforcement learning, and emerging computational technologies. We are looking for individuals who can contribute specialized knowledge, guide technical strategy, and assist in business development or proposal efforts on an as-needed basis. What you will do: Provide technical consulting and subject-matter expertise on advanced R&D programs. Contribute to proposal development, including concept generation, technical writing, and review. Advise teams on emerging research directions, system architectures, and algorithmic approaches. Support customer engagement by offering technical insights during meetings, reviews, and briefings. Collaborate with STR scientists and engineers to identify new opportunities and shape program strategies. Who you are: Ability to obtain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government. Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance strongly preferred Demonstrated experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community R&D efforts (e.g., DARPA, AFRL, ONR, ARL) Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences Background in AI, autonomy, optimization, machine learning, or related scientific disciplines Track record of successful technical proposal contributions and/or leadership on advanced research programs Strong communication and collaboration skills; comfortable working independently and in cross-functional teams Ph.D. or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field. Bachelor’s degree + 15 years’ experience, Master’s degree + 13 years, PhD + 10 years, or equivalent experience Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $233,000-$320,000 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, and Carlsbad, CA. 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! Visit us at www.str.us for more info. 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 appassist@str.us and provide your contact info. 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.

Responsibilities

Provide technical consulting and subject-matter expertise on advanced R&D programs. Collaborate with STR scientists and engineers to identify new opportunities and shape program strategies.