Principal Technical Staff (CLEARANCE REQUIRED)
STR · Arlington, VA
Posted about 3 months ago · $220,000 - $260,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days STR's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 99% of STR's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at STR
- high 135 stale, 0 reposted of 139 open
- Hiring momentum
- 215 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from STR's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for STR.
About this role
The Principal Technical Staff role in the Signals Exploitation and Tracking group involves leading the development of advanced algorithm and software solutions for national security challenges. This position requires managing a portfolio of research and development programs, overseeing all phases from business capture to contract execution, and collaborating closely with government customers and partners to ensure program success.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of STR as an employer.
What you need
- Active Top Secret Clearance Required with SCI eligibility
- MS with at least 15 years of experience, and/or PhD with at least 8 years of experience in a scientific field such as applied math, physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or data science
- Experience in managing large technical projects and resource management
- Experience spanning all project phases, from ideation to technology research and product development
- Experience in new business development, initial outreach, capture flow, proposal writing
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Nice to have
- Experience working with Space Systems and intelligence products
- Working knowledge of DoD and IC missions and acquisition processes
- Technical breadth and ability to manage multiple, technically diverse programs and teams
- Entrepreneurial spirit and eagerness to engage in technical marketing and business development
What you get
- Full-Time Salary Range: $220,000 - $260,000
Worth weighing
- Active security clearance is a strict requirement
- Role involves significant responsibility in business development and program management
- Salary range is based on external market data and varies depending on multiple factors
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Listed by STR on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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