Part-Time Senior Engineer/Scientist, TS/SCI

Blue Sky Innovators; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Blue Sky Innovators is seeking a Part-Time Senior Engineer/Scientist to work on site in Arlington, VA. This role, which represents 25% of a full-time effort, focuses on mission planning, test evaluations, and technology assessments.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautics or a related field, along with 15 years of experience in defense-related technologies. A TS/SCI clearance is required, and local travel will be necessary at least twice per quarter.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in relevant field.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in mission planning.
• Experience in defense-related technology research and development.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement mission planning for long range effects.
• Conduct independent technical assessments of new technologies.
• Support technical interchange meetings and design reviews.

Skills

Mission planning

Test and evaluation

Technical leadership

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautics/Operations or related field

Job description

Part-Time Senior Engineer/Scientist, TS/SCI

Arlington, VA

The level of effort is 25% with time dedicated to mission planning, test and evaluation, and technology assessments.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement mission planning for long range effects.
• Identify and translate requirements into technology research and development objectives.
• Perform independent technical assessments of new technologies and system designs, including evaluation of alternatives, trade studies, and cost-benefit analyses.
• Support technical interchange meetings and design reviews.
• Author program briefings and technical reports.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautics/Operations or a related field with a minimum of 15 years of experience.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in the areas of mission planning, test and evaluation, and program security implementation.
• Experience in relevant defense-related technology research and/or development programs including long range effects, mission logistics, and complex project management.
• Ability to provide practical and creative solutions in a dynamic work environment, while working effectively with a team.
• Technical leadership experience and superior oral and written communications skills.
• Work Location: On-site at the client site in Arlington, VA.
• Travel: Some local and domestic travel will be required at least twice per quarter.

Clearance Requirement

TS/SCI

Equal Opportunity Statement

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