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Principal Technical Staff (CLEARANCE REQUIRED)

STR · Woburn, MA

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 (SET) Group involves leading the development of advanced algorithm and software solutions for national security applications. The position requires managing technical projects throughout all phases, from ideation to execution, while collaborating closely with government customers and overseeing a portfolio of research and development programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical leadership and business development within the defense and intelligence sectors.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
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
  • Experience in managing large technical projects
  • Experience spanning all project phases, from ideation to technology research and product development
  • Experience in new business development, 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 diverse programs
  • 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 required limits candidate pool
  • Role involves significant responsibility in national security, which may be high-pressure
  • Salary range is based on external market data, which could vary based on individual qualifications

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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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