Principal Product Lead (TL2)
The Principal Product Lead (TL2) at STR's Analytics and C2 Division will collaborate with SET leadership to develop and execute product strategies that integrate, test, and demonstrate SET capabilities. This role focuses on enhancing efficiency in Business-to-Government (B2G) Research and Development, creating integrated system offerings for B2G acquisitions, and developing component and sub-system offerings for Business-to-Business (B2B) supply chains. The position involves working with a diverse set of customers, technology areas, and engineering teams to deliver advanced algorithms and software solutions for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense.
Key responsibilities include shaping product development backlogs that balance short-term program goals with long-term and emerging customer needs, supporting product architecture and design reviews as part of an agile development process, and leading the continued development of relevant technology products. The role requires leading moderate to large engineering teams (10-40 engineers) through the complete Agile development lifecycle, including task definition, delegation, and maintenance. Additionally, the Principal Product Lead will engage with both internal leadership and external customers in the development and execution of technology and system development programs.
Candidates should possess an MS with at least 15 years of experience, or a PhD with at least 10 years of experience (or equivalent) in a scientific field such as applied math, physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or data science. Experience with sensing systems, data analytics, and DevOps software processes is essential. Proven ability to lead engineering teams through the complete Agile development lifecycle is required, along with demonstrated experience in working with both internal leadership and external customers. U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a Security Clearance is mandatory, as are excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
The full-time salary range for this position is $206,000 to $275,000, based on external market data. Offers are determined by factors such as the candidate’s experience, education, training, key 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, Carlsbad, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in areas such as cyber, next-generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, electronic warfare, and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics. 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.