Principal Investigator Employment and Technical Leadership

A small business is seeking to hire a Dedicated Principal Investigator to provide full technical leadership and drive R&D efforts under a subcontract with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The Principal Investigator must be primarily employed by the small business and dedicate over 50 percent of their time directly to the project, ensuring deep institutional commitment and hands-on oversight. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under SBA guidelines, restricted exclusively to small businesses as defined by the North American Industry Classification System code 541715. Proposals are due by August 19, 2026, and the contract is structured to advance innovation in research and development aligned with NASA’s mission objectives, requiring the hired investigator to serve as the primary technical lead with sustained, dedicated involvement throughout the project lifecycle.