Principal Research Engineer

What You’ll Do:

The Principal Research Engineer executes a variety of highly specialized/technical, business development and leadership activities. This individual provides advanced expertise in the areas of modeling, simulation and/or flight control. This person submits government proposals and is involved in commercial client outreach via networking at conferences and meetings. In addition, this person is responsible for leading commercial consulting contracts. The Principal Research Engineer also manages multiple contracts that involve tracking budgets, ensuring successful deliverables, and managing junior engineers.

This person actively engages in company process development and participates in BD related activities. This individual may supervise, and mentor select staff engineers. Will report to the Director of Engineering Services.

• Supports determining top level technical direction in alignment with company vision including short term and long-term strategic goals
• Along with Engineering Management, defines technical focal point of Business development areas and directs deep technical activities.
• Serves as Principal Investigator (PI) on both commercial and government programs, with a particular focus on Modeling and Simulation/GNC.
• Oversee the development of new IP, candidate products, and technical initiatives including executing beyond Phase II for SBIR programs.
• Manages multiple contracts that involve tracking budgets, ensuring successful deliverables, and managing several engineers.
• Develops test protocols/procedures, collects and analyzes data, and creates detailed reports.
• Oversees and executes on technical projects and activities while remaining within established schedule and budget constraints.

• Bachelor of Science Degree and Master of Science Degree in Engineering with 10+ years of experience or Ph.D. with 5 yrs experience in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering or Applied Mathematics or equivalent field.
• Proven technical ability and experience in relevant field of Modeling and Simulation, dynamics and controls theory or related discipline/field
• Strong skills with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or equivalent. Working knowledge of C/C++ a plus.
• Experience with stability and control system design and assessment
• Experience in the aerospace industry required. UAS / UAM experience a plus.

• Supervisory skills, a plus.
• Extensive flight test experience and skillset for assessing vehicle performance, flying, and handling qualities and related system performance.

Systems Technology Inc. offers all employees competitive pay along with a benefits package encompassing the following and more:

• Medical benefits (HMO – 100% company paid for Employees & Dependents)
• Dental and vision plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Retirement Plan and company defined contribution.
• Flexible spending Accounts (FSA), Dependent Care, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Fitness Program Reimbursement and Technology Stipends
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Year-round company sponsored events.
• Employee rewards and recognition

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

STI is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.