PNT Principal Investigator

<br>Responsibilities<br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>THIS POSITION IS FOR STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING- STC, An Arcfield Company</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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 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.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Program Leadership: Lead program planning, design reviews, and technical oversight of A2PNT solutions, ensuring alignment with operational needs and milestones.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Design and Integration: Lead efforts to architect, prototype, and implement A2PNT solutions emphasizing data fusion, decision logic pipelines, AI, and MOSA integration.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Testing and Validation: Oversee system integration, testing, and performance analysis, delivering prototypes and findings that inform operational decision-making.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Collaboration: Work closely with government stakeholders, mission engineers, and subcontractors to ensure seamless integration and technical excellence.</span></li></ul> <br>Qualifications<br><br><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">BS 8-10, MS 6-8, PhD 3-5 (Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience leading R&D programs as a PI, Project Manager, or Program Manager, demonstrating the ability to drive technical vision and execution.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Familiarity with embedded systems, including expertise in VPX, VITA90/VNX+ standards, product line engineering, and sensor fusion.  </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Knowledgeable about NAVWAR challenges and solutions. Familiarity with USMC mission sets.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">5+ years of relevant systems engineering experience, with demonstrated PNT integration exposure.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Proven track record in conducting lab and field demonstrations of complex HW/SW systems.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience integrating PNT technologies across diverse platforms (ground, air, maritime, space, or joint systems).</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrated expertise in managing government relationships, with experience transitioning programs from the R&D phase to full production and scaling operational capabilities.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to travel up to 25%</span></li></ul> <br>Equal Pay Act<br><br>This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield ’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. Min: $105,199.68 Max: $206,990.49 <br>EEO Statement<br><br><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;"> </p><p><span>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.</span></p>

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