Sensor Platforms Research Engineer — Drive Advanced R&D

Select Search Associates LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Search Associates LLC is seeking a SETA Support Specialist to support a government research organization focused on high-risk, high-payoff programs in national security. You will assist in lifecycle management, develop source selection materials, and ensure program management best practices across performers and IV&V entities.

The role focuses on platforms for advanced sensor and transmission technologies, innovative collection techniques, and integrating information from multiple sources

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in a technical field with required years of experience.
• Experience in system-level design and analysis of platforms.
• Experience with test & measurement equipment or environmental qualification tools.
• Experience managing a multi-disciplinary R&D or T&E team.
• Experience creating program plans, WBS, and milestones.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate across government, academic, and industry teams.
• Review deliverables, milestones, and evaluation results.
• Prepare reports and briefings for senior leadership.
• Liaise between performers, T&E contributors, government and transitions partners.
• Support systems integration, data analytics, and architecture design.

Skills

Systems engineering

R&D program management

Test & evaluation

Milestone planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/ Aerospace/ Computer Engineering/ Physics/ Systems Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Select Search Associates LLC is seeking a SETA Support Specialist to support a government research organization focused on high-risk, high-payoff programs in national security. You will assist in lifecycle management, develop source selection materials, and ensure program management best practices across performers and IV&V entities.

The role focuses on platforms for advanced sensor and transmission technologies, innovative collection techniques, and integrating information from multiple sources