Lead Network Systems Researcher

Job overview

The Lead Network Systems Researcher role is onsite in Boston, MA. Compensation is $180,000–$230,000 per year. The role supports STR’s Intelligence Division, which develops analytics and machine-learning solutions for national-security problems. The researcher leads technical execution of networking, communications, and machine-learning-enabled systems from requirements through transition. The role translates mission needs into plans and architectures, guides multidisciplinary teams, and ensures delivered capabilities meet quality, performance, security, and maintainability standards.

What you'll do

• Lead technical execution from requirements through development, integration, testing, demonstration, and transition
• translate customer needs into requirements, architectures, plans, milestones, and acceptance criteria
• mentor multidisciplinary teams
• manage technical tasks, dependencies, risks, and execution
• design system architectures
• lead reviews, integration, demonstrations, and customer engagements
• apply machine-learning and statistical methods to networking and communications challenges.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead network systems researcher

networking

communications

machine learning

systems engineering

national security

boston ma

str

$180k–$230k

top secret clearance eligibility

technical leadership

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Mission-focused research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security; ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance required.

About the employer

STR is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.