What are the responsibilities and job description for the PNT Principal Investigator position at STC, an Arcfield Company?
Responsibilities
THIS POSITION IS FOR STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING- STC, An Arcfield Company
Strategic Technology Consulting (STC), an Arcfield Company, is seeking a seasoned Tech Lead and Principal Investigator (PI) to lead the design, integration, and testing of innovative Alternative Assured Position, Navigation, and Timing (A2PNT) solutions. This onsite role requires driving technical efforts, managing program milestones, and producing mission-ready capabilities that enable resilient PNT across diverse platforms, from maritime vessels to ground-based systems.
Responsibilities:
We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.
THIS POSITION IS FOR STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING- STC, An Arcfield Company
Strategic Technology Consulting (STC), an Arcfield Company, is seeking a seasoned Tech Lead and Principal Investigator (PI) to lead the design, integration, and testing of innovative Alternative Assured Position, Navigation, and Timing (A2PNT) solutions. This onsite role requires driving technical efforts, managing program milestones, and producing mission-ready capabilities that enable resilient PNT across diverse platforms, from maritime vessels to ground-based systems.
Responsibilities:
- Program Leadership: Lead program planning, design reviews, and technical oversight of A2PNT solutions, ensuring alignment with operational needs and milestones.
- Design and Integration: Lead efforts to architect, prototype, and implement A2PNT solutions emphasizing data fusion, decision logic pipelines, AI, and MOSA integration.
- Testing and Validation: Oversee system integration, testing, and performance analysis, delivering prototypes and findings that inform operational decision-making.
- Collaboration: Work closely with government stakeholders, mission engineers, and subcontractors to ensure seamless integration and technical excellence.
- BS 10-12, MS 8-10, PhD 5-7 (Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline).
- Experience leading R&D programs as a PI, Project Manager, or Program Manager, demonstrating the ability to drive technical vision and execution.
- Familiarity with embedded systems, including expertise in VPX, VITA90/VNX standards, product line engineering, and sensor fusion.
- Knowledgeable about NAVWAR challenges and solutions. Familiarity with USMC mission sets.
- 5 years of relevant systems engineering experience, with demonstrated PNT integration exposure.
- Proven track record in conducting lab and field demonstrations of complex HW/SW systems.
- Experience integrating PNT technologies across diverse platforms (ground, air, maritime, space, or joint systems).
- Demonstrated expertise in managing government relationships, with experience transitioning programs from the R&D phase to full production and scaling operational capabilities.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.
- Must possess and maintain a Secret clearance.
We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.