Technical Principal III
Core
Provide technical leadership and oversight for SIGINT software technology products, including system architecture, design, and delivery for defense and national security programs.
Role type
Technical Principal III (Senior IC with strategic oversight)
Builds
SIGINT software systems (Airborne COMINT and ELINT) and related technical solutions for DoD programs
Domain
Defense, National Security, SIGINT (Signals Intelligence)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
SIGINT engineering, system architecture, software design, program execution, business development support, proposal generation, technical mentoring
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Engineering or CS, SCI clearance, IRAD planning
Technologies
SIGINT software stacks, airborne systems, ground processing components
Responsibilities
Provide guidance and oversight to multiple engineering teams developing SIGINT software technology products; Conceive and create technical software system architectures and oversee the development of those architectures; Contribute to Trade Studies, System and Software Design, Risk Management & Mitigation Plans; Support product marketing and business development by contributing to new business capture; Support proposal generation (technical solution, cost, and management); Assist the ISR CTO with product strategy, IRAD planning and technical direction; Assist project engineers with developing plans and executing schedules to closure; Work closely with program management to identify and provide solutions to technically challenging issues; Lead technical design activities and ensure all technical hurdles are resolved; Act as a core business leader by mentoring, building trust, and modeling positive behaviors; Assist with engineering recruiting, growing the skills and talent base.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight