Senior R&D Specialist — Top Secret, Hybrid/Remote

PingWind; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

401k

Job summary

PingWind is seeking a Senior Research and Development Specialist to lead advanced research initiatives across multiple locations, including DoD-focused projects. The role requires top-secret clearance, strong leadership, and expertise in prototyping, modeling, and experimental design.

You will guide teams, assess new technologies, and help transition concepts to practical applications. The position emphasizes innovation, regulatory alignment, and collaboration with leadership to drive

Qualifications

• DoD 8140 Certification desired.
• Master’s in engineering, CS, physics, life sciences, or related field.
• 8+ years in R&D, innovation or applied research.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification and development of new technologies or processes.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitive tech.
• Design, prototype, and validate R&D concepts via modeling and experiments.
• Perform feasibility studies and risk assessments for new initiatives.
• Serve as SME for assigned technical domains.
• Prepare and publish research findings and reports.
• Ensure R&D projects meet regulatory and ethical standards.
• Support IP development including patents and disclosures.

Skills

Prototyping

Modeling

Experimental design

Agile

Stage-Gate

Technology scouting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Life Sciences

Master’s degree in Engineering/CS/Physics/Life Sciences

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

PingWind is seeking a Senior Research and Development Specialist to lead advanced research initiatives across multiple locations, including DoD-focused projects. The role requires top-secret clearance, strong leadership, and expertise in prototyping, modeling, and experimental design.

You will guide teams, assess new technologies, and help transition concepts to practical applications. The position emphasizes innovation, regulatory alignment, and collaboration with leadership to drive