STR is focused on delivering National Defense capabilities by driving mission-focused strategies to develop advanced technology systems enabling enduring products and solutions focused on achieving the customer vision. Our programs deliver sustainable, reliable, and cost-efficient capabilities focused on end-customer needs that function in operationally relevant environments and timeframes. We consider the entire lifecycle of the solution, from conceptualization and architecting, through development to deployment, while leveraging novel technologies to deliver first-of-a-kind systems.
The Systems Development Division (SDD) within STR delivers technology advantage into users’ hands and is seeking a Hardware Section Manager who will lead teams in the design, development, and deployment of systems that meet challenging customer needs. Your responsibilities will be centered in two primary areas: 1) Functional leadership of an engineering team spanning multiple disciplines in a matrixed-organization and 2) technical execution by applying your knowledge and experience in developing hardware. In this role, you will collaborate with fellow researchers and engineers on multi-disciplinary teams to interpret and understand customer objectives and develop innovative solutions. You may direct and/or lead development efforts and junior engineers, as needed, in areas of focus including exploration and demonstration of Radar and EW/RF convergence.
As a Functional Manager, you will lead a team of Engineers with skills in RF, Electrical and Mechanical (Electromechanical) Engineering, and Firmware. Your responsibilities will include hiring and developing technical experts, working with programs to ensure staffing and execution, and collaborating across the enterprise to enable your team as well as maintain awareness of corporate activities and expectations. It is not expected that you are an expert in each of the domains within the Section, but to be successful, you will need to be comfortable with effectively leveraging, delegating, and enabling people who work in domains you are not familiar with.
As a technical lead, you will apply your technical expertise and experience to support and/or guide program execution. Your responsibilities can range from individual contribution on technical efforts to being the Chief Engineer/Principal Investigator on technically-complex, high-visibility efforts.
By merging the insights and awareness gained through the execution of those primary areas, you will be positioned well to influence how Engineering meets and exceeds the expectations for rigor and reputation, while positioning it to meet future challenges.
Strong interpersonal, communication, technical, and peer-leadership skills are required. Applicants are expected to be self-motivated, detail oriented and have a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management and individual contributors on the program team through strong written and verbal communication skills. You will be joining a dynamic team working across multiple disciplines with opportunities to further expand your knowledge and grow your career.
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Full-Time Salary Range: $206,000 - $284,000
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.