Senior Scientist Engineer – MXO Program Advisor

ECS; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS in Arlington, VA seeks a Scientist Engineer III to serve as a senior technical advisor to DARPA MXO program managers. You will evaluate complex research programs, test credibility of approaches as evidence develops, and translate advanced science into executable program decisions and mission outcomes.

You will join an integrated team that works from concept through execution, testing, transition, and closeout, collaborating with government and contractor partners to deliver

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• 12+ years of relevant experience in defense-related R&D.
• U.S. citizenship required for security-clearance eligibility.
• Experience conceiving, planning, and conducting research of considerable scope and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical assessments, trade studies, sensitivity analyses, and post-test evaluations for high-risk R&D programs.
• Examine performer plans and results; identify critical assumptions, integration challenges, and program-level consequences.
• Develop recommendations on technical direction, milestones, risk reduction, testing, and transition planning.
• Support new program formation through technology scouting, needs analysis, feasibility assessments, and senior-level technical briefings.
• Advise program managers on planning, execution, cost, schedule, risk, and transition considerations throughout the R&D lifecycle.
• Assess progress through technical reviews, site visits, laboratory results, tests, and demonstrations; identify concerns and recommend risk-reduction actions.
• Coordinate with performers, Government partners, test organizations, transition stakeholders, and other technical experts to advance objectives.
• Produce technical and programmatic products for leadership and external stakeholders (briefings, materials, trip reports, assessments, documentation).
• Support development of new program concepts by researching emerging science and technology and contributing to trade studies and analyses.
• Provide independent, objective advice while protecting sensitive information and complying with security requirements.
• Travel may include US and international destinations for program reviews and engagements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

R&D program planning

Citizenship requirement

Security clearance readiness

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Everforth ECS in Arlington, VA seeks a Scientist Engineer III to serve as a senior technical advisor to DARPA MXO program managers. You will evaluate complex research programs, test credibility of approaches as evidence develops, and translate advanced science into executable program decisions and mission outcomes.

You will join an integrated team that works from concept through execution, testing, transition, and closeout, collaborating with government and contractor partners to deliver