CareerPlan

Principal Research Scientist/Engineer- Huntsville (Pool)

Huntsville, ALFull-time2026-08-10 → 2026-11-11
On-site · United States

Core

Principal Research Scientist/Engineer providing subject matter expertise in engineering and science to government and industry sponsors, managing research contracts, and developing funding opportunities.

Role type

Principal Research Scientist/Engineer (Research & Contract Management)

Builds

Research proposals, budgets, and educational programs for Auburn University

Domain

Defense, aerospace, manufacturing, and related industry sectors

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Subject matter expertise in modeling/simulation, systems engineering, cyber security, critical infrastructure protection, additive/advanced manufacturing, materials science, navigation/timing, payload integration, contract research management, proposal development, relationship building with agencies/industries

Preferred skills

Experience supervising employees, training, mentoring, and making employment decisions

Technologies

None explicitly listed

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise to senior leaders in government and industry; Conduct contract research and manage research contracts; Develop research proposals and budgets; Coordinate research opportunities between faculty, government, and industry; Establish and grow research funding; Interface with faculty to build knowledge of on-campus capabilities

Seniority

Principal, strategy & mentorship