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Principal Defense Systems Analyst

STR · Atlanta, GA

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 Defense Systems Analyst at STR will lead multi-disciplinary teams to develop and implement advanced modeling and simulation capabilities for defense systems. This role involves researching and designing sensor and threat models, synthesizing complex data for strategic assessments, and preparing technical reports for government customers. The analyst will also mentor team members and contribute to the development of innovative solutions for national security challenges.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
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 Security Clearance at the Top Secret (TS) level
  • BS, MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related field
  • 8-10+ years of practical experience in modeling & simulation, sensing modalities, and systems engineering
  • In-depth knowledge of remote sensing & counter-sensing technologies
  • Expertise in one or more scientific programming languages, such as C/C++, Python, or MATLAB
  • Experience with AFSIM, the Joint Simulation Environment/NGTS, or similar large-scale simulation environments

Nice to have

  • Expertise in platform dynamics, including aerodynamics and orbital dynamics

What you get

  • Full-Time Salary Range: $220,000 - $260,000

Worth weighing

  • Interviews will require an in-person or virtual presentation
  • The salary range is based on external market data and may vary based on multiple factors
  • The role involves significant collaboration across multiple STR campuses

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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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