Senior Scientist / Engineer

2circleinc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

This position at 2 Circle Consulting Inc. in Arlington, VA, involves serving as a Senior Scientist / Engineer, supporting the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering. You will lead advisory roles in various technical areas including military systems and electronic warfare.

Candidates should possess a Doctoral degree and five years of DoD experience. Strong interpersonal and documentation skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently in high-pressure environments.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required.
• Five years’ experience in the Department of Defense (DoD).
• Must be self-starter and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead advisor to OUSD R&E leadership on research and development.
• Technical advisor in military systems, cyber, and electronic warfare.
• Written documentation and briefing of essential job functions.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Documentation and writing skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

Doctoral degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

This position serves as a Senior Scientist / Engineer at 2 Circle Consulting Inc. The Senior Scientist / Engineer will support the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD R&E). Work on-site in Arlington, VA is required.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead advisor to OUSD R&E leadership on research and development.
• Technical advisor in the following areas:
  • Military systems
  • Cyber
  • Electronic warfare
  • Optics
  • Material Science
  • Electromagnetics
  • Technology transition & fielding
• Written documentation and briefing of essential job functions.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required.
• Five years’ experience in the Department of Defense (DoD).
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Excel).
• Efficient and accurate work output.
• Good documentation, writing, and reporting skills.
• Must be self-starter, able to take initiative, work independently and recognize management issues that need to be elevated.
• Must be able to multi-task and maintain deadline punctuality during pressurized situations.
• TS//SCI Clearance Required.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

2 Circle, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the 2 Circle, Inc. hiring manager.