Aerospace and Defense Consulting Technology Specialist

Rsadvisors; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in Arlington is seeking an Aerospace and Defense Consulting Technology Specialist to join their team. This role involves supporting business development and providing insights on industry trends, reports, and client engagement. Ideal candidates should have 4 to 6+ years of experience in the Aerospace and Defense sector, a strong engineering background, and excellent analytical and communication skills. The position offers a collaborative and growth-oriented culture, appealing to those enthusiastic about aerospace and defense projects.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6+ years of work experience in the Aerospace and Defense sector.
• Technical degree in related field.
• Strong acumen in business writing and communication.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with complex quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Curiosity, energy, positivity and ability to work in teams in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support business development and execution of client engagements.
• Deliver reports and findings to client management.
• Provide subject matter input and lead analysts.
• Deliver/communicate reports and findings to client management and senior leadership.

Skills

Experience in electronic systems and/or embedded electronic sub-systems

Strong analytical skills

Ability to work in dynamic teams

Curiosity and energy

Education

Bachelor’s or higher engineering degree

MBA or MS preferred

Job description

Aerospace and Defense Consulting Technology Specialist

Renaissance Strategic Advisors is a fast-growing advisory firm focused exclusively on the aerospace, defense, and government services sector. We provide strategy consulting and M&A advisory services to corporate clients and financial investors from our headquarters in Arlington, VA and offices in London, UK; Paris, France; and Melbourne, Australia. We are expanding our team in response to strong client demand, continued international growth, and the success of our offerings.

We are an 85-person industry specialist team that successfully competes with some of the largest firms in the advisory market. Across our work, our purpose is to bring confidence and clarity to our clients’ most consequential initiatives. Our distinct value proposition combines deep sector expertise, rigorous analysis, and a strong focus on client outcomes, delivered through a collaborative engagement model that builds trust and enables decisive action.

We foster a growth-oriented culture that emphasizes apprenticeship and collaboration, a strong sense of team and family, and recognition of performance. Our colleagues come from diverse, multidisciplinary backgrounds, united by a shared passion for the aerospace and defense sector. Learn more about us: www.rsadvisors.com

Who are we looking for?

Successful applicants must demonstrate:

• A passion for and experience in electronic systems and/or embedded electronic sub-systems for defense, Space and/or Aerospace applications
• An technical degree and a background of industry roles in product management, solutions architecture, business development or similar
• Experience in progressive roles that may include transitioning from technical expertise/engineering to exposure to BD, strategy, customer/client engagement and/or M&A
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with complex quantitative and qualitative analysis;
• Curiosity, energy, positivity and the ability to work in teams and in a dynamic environment; hunger to work on projects of utmost consequential strategic value for clients at the top levels of industry

Primary day-to-day responsibilities – Defense Electronics Associate

• Join a leading strategy consulting team to support business development and drive execution of client engagements, provide subject matter input, lead analysts, and report to senior consultants
• Our client base includes large defense primes and multi-industry conglomerates, to emerging technology firms and high-growth start-ups
• Distill industry trends, expert opinions, domain expertise and detailed defense budgetary analysis into concise and compelling insights to help advise clients on core strategic issues
• Deliver/communicate reports and findings to client management and/or executive leadership.

Preferred qualifications

• S. citizenship or permanent residency
• 4 to 6+ years of work experience in the A&D sector (whether in industry or consulting roles)
• Strong academic background with bachelor’s or higher engineering degree, preferably in electrical engineering or a similar discipline; MBA or MS preferred
• Strong acumen in business writing and communication with clients and team members
• Comfort with data analysis and strong presentation skills
• If interested in applying, pleasesubmit your CV/resume and cover letter