Strategic Engineer & Technical Advisor (R&D)

Sct; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 125,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Employer-paid basic life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

SCT is seeking engineers and physical scientists to support the DOE/NNSA NA-11 division. Positions may be filled at junior or senior levels based on experience.

Responsibilities include providing technical, analytical, and programmatic support for research and development activities related to stockpile stewardship and experimental science. Candidates will collaborate with federal managers, national labs, and academic partners.

Qualifications

• Advanced STEM degree required (Master’s or Doctorate).
• At least five years of relevant experience at NNSA, national labs, or equivalent.
• Experience in program management or research in high energy density physics, weapons physics, nuclear physics, energetic materials, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and scientific expertise to NA-11 research, development, testing, evaluation, and experimental programs.
• Serve as technical advisor or program management specialist for planning, execution, and evaluation of R&D projects.
• Prepare clear assessments, analyses, and briefing materials to support decisions.

Skills

Technical writing

Stakeholder communication

Collaboration

Program management

Education

Master’s or PhD in engineering/physics/physical science

Job description

SCT is seeking engineers and physical scientists to support the DOE/NNSA NA-11 division. Positions may be filled at junior or senior levels based on experience.

Responsibilities include providing technical, analytical, and programmatic support for research and development activities related to stockpile stewardship and experimental science. Candidates will collaborate with federal managers, national labs, and academic partners.