STR is seeking a Chief Scientist to develop cutting-edge cyber technologies with significant and immediate impact on our national security. 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 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 lead a diverse team to create innovative cyber solutions and characterize their performance via statistical analysis. They will also be responsible for technical marketing and proposal writing. The ideal candidate should have strong relevant experience in multiple of the following cyber domains: cyber-related algorithm design, cyber-related software engineering, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, exploit development, implants, payloads and cyber effects. Familiarity with constraint-based search and optimization, autonomy and planning, machine learning, networking, or agent-based software design would be viewed favorably.
What you will do:
- Technical marketing to existing and potential customers
- Technical proposal development (idea generation, writing, reviewing, editing)
- Creating innovative solutions to challenging cyber problems
- Leading teams to design, develop, implement, test and analyze cyber solutions to national security problems
- Serving as primary technical point of contact to customers, co-contractors, and subcontractors
Who you are:
- This position requires an Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. Government.
- Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience (or MS with 13+ years experience, or PhD with 10+ years experience) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Cybersecurity or related fields
- Entrepreneurial spirit eager to engage in technical marketing and business development
- Proven track record in writing and winning technical proposals
- Substantial experience leading technical teams on advanced R&D programs (e.g., DARPA, AFRL, ONR, ARL research projects)
- Experience developing mathematical and physics-based algorithms for constraint-based search and optimization, autonomy and planning, machine learning, networking, or agent-based software design
- Motivated collaborator and effective communicator to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Proficient in programming languages, such as C/C++, Python, and/or MATLAB
Nice to Have:
- Familiarity with compilers and/or programming language design
- Knowledge of binary file structures and formats
- Knowledge of assembly languages (e.g., x86, ARM)
- Knowledge of operating system internals (e.g., scheduling, data structures)
- Experience with both offensive and defensive cyber tools
- Experience working with the Department of Defense (or Intelligence Community) on cyber related technology
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $232,000 - $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 [email protected] 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.
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STR Woburn, Massachusetts, USA Office
600 W Cummings Park, Woburn, MA, United States, 01801
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