Applicant Login Principal Research Scientist VIII, S3 Apply now Job no: 502650 Department: Systems Management & Production Center Work type: Staff Full-time Exempt Location: Alabama Categories: Research - Engineering Purpose of the Position: The Principal Research Scientist will perform comprehensive research, and provide technical expertise and support to the Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) in the area of directed energy.Duties/Responsibilities• Perform comprehensive research and provide technical expertise and support to the Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) in the area of directed energy• Provide leadership, oversight, mentoring and technical support to management and technical staff as related to directed energy• Provide subject matter expertise, insights and guidance to leverage innovation and deliver solutions for key Army issues Minimum Requirements: • Ph.D. with 156 - 162 months (13 - 13.5 years) of full-time workexperience, or a professional equivalent combination of education and years of experience.• 20+ years of experience of increasing levels of responsibility with the Army/DoD. • Expertise in Directed Energy technologies. • 5+ years program/product management.• US citizenship is required Desired Qualifications: • Ph.D. with 168+ months (14+ years) of full-time work experience, or a professional equivalent combination of education and years of experience. • 25+ years of experience of increasing levels of responsibility with the Army/DoD. • Expertise in Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies. • 6+ years program/product management. Published Salary (if available): $258,286 - $262,500 Advertised: Jul 11 2025 Central Daylight Time Applications close: Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App Send me jobs like these We will email you new jobs that match this search. Great, we can send you jobs like this, if this is your first time signing up, please check your inbox to confirm your subscription. The email address was invalid, please check for errors. You must agree to the privacy statement Subscribe Recaptcha Privacy agreement Search results Position Location Closes Principal Research Scientist VIII, S3 Alabama The Principal Research Scientist will perform comprehensive research, and provide technical expertise and support to the Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) in the area of directed energy. Expression of Interest Loading... Current Opportunities Position Location Closes Principal Research Scientist VIII, S3 Alabama The Principal Research Scientist will perform comprehensive research, and provide technical expertise and support to the Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) in the area of directed energy. Powered by PageUp Please note, job openings are posted for a minimum of three (3) business days and may be removed from the job posting board and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.