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Principal Technical Staff (CLEARANCE REQUIRED)
$220K–$260K
Woburn, MA +2 · Principal · Full-time · Posted May 5, 2026
- Location
- Woburn, MA
Arlington, Virginia, United States
Woburn, Massachusetts, United States - Experience
- MS with at least 15 years of experience, and/or PhD with at least 8 years of experience (or equivalent experience).
- Education
- MS or PhD in a scientific field, or equivalent experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required; U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. government.
About the job
Leads technology development and a portfolio of research and development programs delivering advanced algorithm and software solutions for Intelligence Community and Department of Defense customers.
What you'll do
- Lead continued development of technology products and manage programs from business capture through contract execution.
- Manage program phases, including project planning, resource management, and technical development.
- Work with Government customers, support organizations, and transition partners; lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams.
What they ask for
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. government.
- MS with at least 15 years of experience, and/or PhD with at least 8 years of experience (or equivalent experience) in a scientific field such as applied math, physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or data science.
- Experience managing large technical projects, defining Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and managing resources.
- Experience across project phases and in new business development, capture, and proposal writing.
Nice to have
- Experience working with Space Systems and intelligence products.
- Working knowledge of DoD and IC missions and acquisition processes.
Pay
$220,000 - $260,000 (USD, base salary)
Tools
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
AI focus
Leads development of advanced algorithm and software solutions; the SET group applies machine learning, statistics, estimation theory, and information theory algorithms for signals exploitation, target tracking, predictive analytics, and system resource management.
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