Senior Technologist, Multi-Domain Joint Operations & Technology Transition

ENSCO, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ENSCO, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technologist to lead multi-domain joint operations technology transition, advising senior leaders and coordinating with government and industry partners to accelerate fielding of warfighting capabilities.

The role focuses on joint mission engineering, technology maturation, and rapid prototyping, with a clear path to executive briefings and strategic policy direction. TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• MS or MS in an accredited STEM discipline; 20+ years of technical/engineering experience, or PhD with 15+ years.
• Demonstrated systems engineering, technology maturation, and technical oversight across modernization areas.
• Proven portfolio management and transition to acquisition or rapid fielding pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology maturation roadmaps for joint mission capabilities (TRL 4–7).
• Advise PTD with gap analyses, trade studies, and AoA.
• Drive collaboration with service labs, DARPA, PEO/PMs, and industry to close gaps.
• Serve as senior technical authority on mission engineering and system-of-systems integration.
• Prepare TTAs, roadmaps, rapid fielding strategies, and policy directives.

Skills

Systems engineering

Technology maturation

Mission engineering

Trade-off analysis

Executive briefing

Education

MS or MS in STEM

PhD with 15+ years

Tools

JADC2

C4ISR

Autonomy

Cyber/EW

Hypersonics

Job description

Senior Technologist, Multi-Domain Joint Operations & Technology Transition

For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide.

ENSCO prides itself in creating and applying advanced technologies for mission success. We provide systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services to transform the future safety, security, and resiliency of critical missions on the ground, in the air, in space, and in the information systems that connect these domains.

The Mission Systems Group is recruiting a senior engineering and technical advisory professional to provide expert strategic and technical advisory services to the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW (R&E)) in support of Multi-Domain Joint Operations (MDJO).

We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with extensive experience in joint mission engineering, advanced technology maturation, and rapid prototyping to accelerate the fielding of critical warfighting capabilities. The SME will provide technical oversight and portfolio management, bridging the gap between the Science & Technology (S&T) enterprise, Service Laboratories, Defense Agencies (e.g., DARPA), Program Executive Offices / Program Managers (PEO/PM), and operational end-users.

This role requires mature technical judgment and executive presence to advise the Principal Technical Director (PTD) and collaborate with senior government leaders, combatant commands, and industry partners to drive defense modernization and multi-domain capability transition.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead the development, technical assessment, and lifecycle management of technology maturation roadmaps for joint mission capabilities, with specific focus on accelerating transitions from S&T into operational baselines (TRL 4 -7).
• Directly advise and support the Principal Technical Director (PTD) by delivering technical gap analyses, engineering trade studies, Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), and investment prioritization strategies.
• Drive proactive technical collaboration across Service Laboratories, Warfare Centers, DARPA, PEOs/PMs, Combatant Commands, and industry partners to identify and remediate critical joint warfighting capability gaps.
• Serve as a senior technical authority on mission engineering, overseeing cross-cutting architecture integration across critical modernization areas (e.g., JADC2, Resilient Communications, Autonomy, Cyber/EW, and Multi-Domain Sensing).
• Author, evaluate, and coordinate Technology Transition Agreements (TTAs), capability modernization roadmaps, rapid fielding strategies, and technical policy directives.
• Prepare and deliver high-impact executive technical briefings, white papers, congressional reports, and interagency deliverables on prototyping performance, technical readiness, and transition milestones.
• Facilitate and lead technical exchange meetings (TEMs), joint experimentation reviews, and specialized cross-functional working groups on behalf of the Principal Technical Director.

Qualifications Required

• Education: Master of Science (MS) or Master of Engineering degree in an accredited STEM discipline with a minimum of 20 years of progressively responsible technical and engineering experience. Alternatively, a PHD with 15+ years of experience is acceptable.
• Critical Technology Expertise: Demonstrated experience in systems engineering, technology maturation, and technical oversight across key modernization areas (e.g., Joint All-Domain Command and Control [JADC2], Resilient C4ISR, Autonomy, Electronic Warfare, Cyber, Hypersonics, or Advanced Sensors).
• Portfolio & Transition Management: Proven track record managing complex technology portfolios and successfully transitioning advanced capabilities into Acquisition Category (ACAT) programs of record or rapid fielding pipelines.
• Defense RDT&E Process Acumen: In-depth familiarity with Department of Defense / Department of War RDT&E processes, PPBE budget lifecycles, and JCIDS touchpoints.
• Systems & Mission Architecture: Strong background in mission engineering, interface control definitions, system-of-systems integration, and quantitative trade-off analysis.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal briefing and technical writing skills tailored for Senior Executive Service (SES), General/Flag Officers, and executive program leadership.
• Clearance: Active Top Secret / SCI clearance (U.S. Citizenship mandatory).

Qualifications Desired

• Advanced Degree: Ph.D. in an Engineering, Physics, or relevant STEM discipline with 20+ years of technical leadership experience.
• Executive Staff Support: Prior experience directly supporting a Principal Technical Director, OSD/OUSW directorate, Service S&T Executive, or Combatant Command J-code staff.
• Readiness Assessments: Formal expertise conducting Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments and independent technical reviews.

Required Certifications

None

U.S. Citizenship Required

Yes

Security Clearance Required

TS/SCI

Employment Type

Regular Full-time

Background Check Type

7 Year Pre-Employment

Drug Screen Required

None

Position Contingent Upon Contract Award

No

Salary Range

$139,172.80 - $190,000 USD

REAL ID Requirement

This position may require the ability to access to U.S. federal facilities. In accordance with the Department of Homeland Security’s enforcement of the REAL ID Act, as of May 7, 2025, individuals must present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification or an acceptable alternative to gain entry. For a list of acceptable forms of identification, please click here .

At ENSCO, a positive working environment and a competitive salary are only part of the reason for choosing a career here. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that creates a stimulating and supportive environment where you can thrive - visitensco.com/careers/benefits to learn more.

Export Control and Licensing

This position may involve access to technology or technical data that is controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations and the release of which to a non US person may require an export license from the U.S. Government.

ENSCO, Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers– veterans, disability

As set forth in ENSCO, Inc.’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.