NPS Research Developer – Principal Investigator

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Research Developer Engineer leading energy initiatives at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. Supporting Department of Defense operational and installation energy initiatives with advanced research and engineering innovation.

Posted 5/29/2026part-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $65,280 - $78,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Principal Investigator leading research initiatives focused on facilities planning, infrastructure modernization, energy resilience, and project development
Lead and manage the Energy Engineering and Innovation Research Team consisting of faculty, researchers, interns, and technical contributors
Direct research efforts supporting Operational Energy (OE) and Installation Energy (IE) initiatives across Department of Defense mission areas
Develop and advance Civil Systems Engineering (CSE) methodologies and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) applications supporting defense and infrastructure programs
Design, development, and delivery of professional education offerings, executive courses, workshops, and academic content supporting energy and engineering disciplines
Advise DoD program offices, government leadership, and stakeholders on energy strategy, infrastructure resilience, systems engineering, and emerging technology solutions
Conduct strategic analysis, technical assessments, and research reporting supporting defense energy transformation initiatives
Support proposal development, research planning, technical briefings, and executive-level communications
Ensure research quality, technical rigor, schedule execution, and alignment with sponsor objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field
3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field
0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field
High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience
Demonstrated experience serving as a Principal Investigator or senior technical lead on complex research initiatives
Strong background in Operational Energy (OE), Installation Energy (IE), infrastructure resilience, or facilities engineering
Experience working with/on multidisciplinary technical teams, faculty, researchers, and interns
Demonstrated expertise in Civil Systems Engineering (CSE) and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and methodologies
Experience developing and delivering professional education, technical training, or academic curriculum
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefings and technical reporting
Ability to interface effectively with DoD leadership, government sponsors, academic institutions, and research organizations
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
Financial planning tools
Life insurance
Employee discounts
Paid holidays and paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

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Hard Skills & Tools

Civil Systems EngineeringModel-Based Systems Engineeringenergy resiliencefacilities planninginfrastructure modernizationtechnical assessmentsstrategic analysisresearch reportingproposal developmenttechnical briefings

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationteam managementinterpersonal skillsexecutive-level briefingstechnical reportingadvisingcollaborationstrategic planningresearch quality assurance

Certifications

DoD Secret Clearance