Senior Principal Engineering Advisor – Systems Strategy

Strategic Analysis, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Analysis, Inc. is looking for a Principal Engineering Advisor to join the Biological Technologies Office supporting DARPA in Arlington, VA. The candidate must have at least 8 years of relevant experience, combining technical fluency with systems engineering principles.

This full-time on-site role involves high-value assessments of technical concepts and providing strategic analysis directly to the Office Director. An engineering degree in a relevant field and a Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to assess complex technical concepts and portfolios.
• Strong analytical and engineering mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assess technical efforts for scientific novelty and engineering feasibility.
• Provide high-value technical evaluation and strategic analysis.
• Support the BTO Front Office as a Principal Engineering Advisor.

Skills

Technical fluency

Systems engineering

Analytical reasoning

Decision making

Education

Degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Job description

Strategic Analysis, Inc. is looking for a Principal Engineering Advisor to join the Biological Technologies Office supporting DARPA in Arlington, VA. The candidate must have at least 8 years of relevant experience, combining technical fluency with systems engineering principles.

This full-time on-site role involves high-value assessments of technical concepts and providing strategic analysis directly to the Office Director. An engineering degree in a relevant field and a Secret clearance are required.