Senior Subject Matter Expert - Solar Sail & Space Propulsion

ECS Corporate Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Active TS clearance

Arlington on-site

Job summary

Everforth ECS is seeking a DARPA STO Subject Matter Expert to work on-site in Arlington, VA, supporting the Cattle Run program on solar propulsion and space systems. You will monitor progress, advise the Program Manager, and help drive program success with your technical expertise.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in astrodynamics, solar sails, or related space technologies, and is capable of coordinating with multiple DoD agencies. A TS clearance is required, with a Master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Active TS clearance is required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the listed domains.
• Experience with DoD or DARPA programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate technical reports and create plans to address issues.
• Engage stakeholders across DoD agencies and services.
• Prepare DARPA work products, including presentations and reports.
• Attend and organize program reviews, site visits, and field tests.
• Support solicitations and source selection for new efforts.

Skills

Astrodynamics

Solar sail tech

Space propulsion

Space launch coordination

Space operations

Hardware testing

Space-based communications

Space-based PNT

Control systems

SSA

Imaging tech in space

MS Office

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Everforth ECS is seeking a DARPA STO Subject Matter Expert to work on-site in Arlington, VA, supporting the Cattle Run program on solar propulsion and space systems. You will monitor progress, advise the Program Manager, and help drive program success with your technical expertise.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in astrodynamics, solar sails, or related space technologies, and is capable of coordinating with multiple DoD agencies. A TS clearance is required, with a Master’s degree preferred.