Senior Space Systems Technical Advisor (On-site Arlington)

Mach-20; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

MACH-20 is seeking a Technical Advisor specializing in Space Systems and Technologies, based in Arlington, VA on-site. The role requires 10+ years of experience and active TS/SCI clearance (or ability to obtain).

The candidate will oversee program management, technical direction, and coordination of contract deliverables for government clients. Expertise in space-related topics such as remote sensing, radiation-hardened materials, orbital dynamics, rendezvous, and robotics is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in space systems and technologies.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain.
• Experience coordinating contract deliverables and program management.
• Experience with NASA, military space organizations, defense industry.

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist in daily program management duties including meeting facilitation, schedule development, milestone reviews, and program documentation.
• Participate in new program ideation including literature reviews, crafting slide decks, refined technical storytelling, metrics development and transition planning.

Skills

Program management

Technical leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Multi-tasking

Tools

MATLAB

Aerospace Toolbox

MS Office

Job description

MACH-20 is seeking a Technical Advisor specializing in Space Systems and Technologies, based in Arlington, VA on-site. The role requires 10+ years of experience and active TS/SCI clearance (or ability to obtain).

The candidate will oversee program management, technical direction, and coordination of contract deliverables for government clients. Expertise in space-related topics such as remote sensing, radiation-hardened materials, orbital dynamics, rendezvous, and robotics is highly valued.