1589 - SME - Lethality

Sigma Defense Systems LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance with HSA, FSA, and DFSA plans

Life and AD&D coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Plan with company matching contributions

160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)

12 floating holidays

Educational assistance

Highly competitive salary

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Arlington is looking for a Subject Matter Expert in Lethality to support the development of advanced tactical capabilities. This full-time role requires 10+ years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree, and an active TS/SCI security clearance. The ideal candidate will innovate solutions for small tactical units and enhance their effectiveness in various operations. A competitive salary between $150,000 and $185,000 and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and PTO are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of advanced tactical equipment.
• Analyze specialized weapons and offensive equipment.
• Enhance tactical assault forces' operations.
• Develop capabilities for remote reconnaissance.

Skills

Advanced equipment development

Kinetic effectiveness analysis

Tactical operations support

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Sigma Defense Systems LLC is seeking a SME – Lethality to provide required support to the Capability Development and Innovation (CD&I) division within the Secretariat for Special Operations under the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Special Operations and Low‑Intensity Conflict (OASW(SO/LIC)). The role is based in Washington, DC.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an unspecified field of study

Personnel Clearance Level

• Candidate must possess or be able to obtain an active TS/SCI security clearance or higher
• Clearance may be sponsored for the right candidate

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive)

• Support the development of advanced equipment, capabilities, methods, and techniques that increase the lethality and kinetic effectiveness of small tactical units engaged in direct action operations.
• Support and analyze the specialized weapons, munitions, detonators, distraction and diversion devices, and other unique tactical offensive equipment.
• Support the development of advanced technologies to enhance tactical assault forces’ rapid insertion, access, and egress to and from objectives, improving organic target analysis and evaluating tactical options that support efficiency and stealth, reducing time on target, including remote operations.
• Support the development of offensive capabilities focused on remote reconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition (RSTA), and direct‑action operations within irregular and denied environments.
• Develop advanced kinetic effect solutions tailored to create asymmetric impacts, ensuring strategic advantages in complex operational settings.

Salary Range: $150,000 – $185,000 per year.

Benefits

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance with HSA, FSA, and DFSA plans
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions
• 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 floating holidays
• Educational assistance
• Highly competitive salary

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Other