Technical Advisor – Hypersonic Missile Development & Flight Test

Mach-20; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Mach-20 is seeking a Technical Advisor to provide critical expertise on national hypersonic missile programs, directly supporting high-priority systems and influencing technical direction.

You will oversee missile development lifecycle, guide flight and ground testing, coordinate across government and industry partners, and produce executive-ready briefings and reports for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Materials, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of missile development or related systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and guidance throughout missile development lifecycle, including solicitation, procurement, design, analysis, testing and manufacturing
• Guide technical activities related to flight testing, ground testing, and systems engineering trade studies
• Drive resolution of complex technical issues across aero, materials, and systems integration
• Liaise between government and industry partners to ensure technical alignment and program success
• Generate written and graphical content for technical progress, challenges, and risk mitigation strategies. Brief senior leadership

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Ability to operate in a fast-paced,动态

Proven ability to learn and apply new技

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Materials, Systems Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Technical Advisor – Hypersonic Missile Development & Flight Test

Location:

National Capital Region (On-site)

Experience:

Bachelor's degree and 3+ years experience in the development of missiles or strongly related systems.

Clearance:

Active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship required.

We are seeking a driven and experienced Technical Advisor to provide critical expertise on the nation's new, high-priority hypersonic missile programs. In this role, you will directly support multi-billion Department of War initiatives, wielding significant influence over the technical direction and success of next-generation strategic systems. This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of hypersonic technology, solving complex challenges in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.

Anticipated Start Date: April 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and guidance throughout missile development lifecycle, including solicitation, procurement, design, analysis, testing and manufacturing
• Guide technical activities related to flight testing, ground testing, and systems engineering trade studies
• Drive the resolution of complex technical issues across multiple engineering disciplines, including aero, materials, and systems integration
• Liaise between various program stakeholders, including government and industry partners, to ensure technical alignment and program success
• Generate written and graphical content for technical progress, challenges, and risk mitigation strategies. Brief senior leadership

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Materials, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in the development of missiles or strongly related systems. More experienced professionals are strongly encouraged to apply, as responsibilities can be tailored to experiential fit.
• Core Competencies:
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Proven ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly

Desired Technical Expertise:

Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in one or more of the following areas, listed in order of importance:

• Missile flight test
• Missile material and subsystem ground test
• Missile system design and analysis (all trades)
• Missile materials, manufacturing, and Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T)
• Program management for large, complex technology programs