Strategic Defense RDT&E Advisor for Naval Tech & Cyber

DCS Corp; Port Hueneme (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401k

ESOP

PTO

Education reimbursement

Parental leave

Work-life balance

Job summary

DCS Corp seeks a Senior Advisor to inform NAVFAC EXWC with strategic and technical guidance across RDT&E, prototyping, cyber, and unmanned systems. You will influence decision making with senior leaders and government stakeholders, ensuring compliance with DoD standards.

Lead reviews of analyses, prototypes, and test results, guiding capability development, system architecture, and training plans for multi‑domain operations.

Qualifications

• Citizenship is required for sensitive work.
• Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI highly preferred for classified tasks.
• 12+ years in DoD science & technology, RDT&E, or naval engineering roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, CS, or related field; master’s preferred.
• Strong advisory and communication skills for senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior‑level strategic, technical, and program guidance across DoD projects.
• Review analyses, prototypes, and test results for mission alignment with PWS.
• Advise on system architecture, cyber integration, and training requirements.

Skills

Citizenship

Security clearance

DoD domain experience

Communication skills

Advisory leadership

Engineering degree

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physics/CS

Master's degree preferred

Job description

DCS Corp seeks a Senior Advisor to inform NAVFAC EXWC with strategic and technical guidance across RDT&E, prototyping, cyber, and unmanned systems. You will influence decision making with senior leaders and government stakeholders, ensuring compliance with DoD standards.

Lead reviews of analyses, prototypes, and test results, guiding capability development, system architecture, and training plans for multi‑domain operations.