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Technical Advisor – Hypersonic Missile Development & Flight Test

Location:

National Capital Region (On-site or Hybrid)

Experience:

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

Clearance:

Active Top Secret (TS) clearance preferred. 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

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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

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Desired Technical Expertise:

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

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