Subject Matter Expert I: Chemistry, Photonics & Hardware

Everforth ECS; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS in Arlington, Virginia, seeks a Subject Matter Expert I to support DARPA MXO research, bringing depth in chemistry, hardware systems, or photonics to assess materials, components, and devices for system-level performance under mission conditions.

You will join an integrated scientific, engineering, and program support team from early concept through transition, with travel as needed, advising program managers on technical execution, cost, schedule, risk, and transition planning.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship required for security-clearance eligibility.
• Expert credentials or recognized authority in a relevant field.
• Mature judgment; advise senior Government personnel on technical matters.
• Ability to independently address R&D engineering problems and coordinate work.
• Advanced knowledge of chemistry, hardware systems, or photonics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Help program managers judge whether emerging materials and devices can deliver system-level performance.
• Support DARPA MXO research across concept development through transition and closeout.
• Coordinate with performers, Government partners, and other experts to keep efforts moving.
• Develop technical and programmatic products for DARPA leadership and external stakeholders.

Skills

10+ years exp

Security clearance

Expert credentials

Senior advisory

RD&E problem solving

Chemistry & photonics

Communication skills

Job description

Everforth ECS in Arlington, Virginia, seeks a Subject Matter Expert I to support DARPA MXO research, bringing depth in chemistry, hardware systems, or photonics to assess materials, components, and devices for system-level performance under mission conditions.

You will join an integrated scientific, engineering, and program support team from early concept through transition, with travel as needed, advising program managers on technical execution, cost, schedule, risk, and transition planning.