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Lead Technical Advisor - Thin Film Growth

Location:

National Capital Region, On-site

Experience:

Mid-career, Ph.D.

Clearance:

U.S. citizenship and Secret DoD security clearance (or ability to obtain) are required.

MACH-20 is seeking a Lead Technical Advisor to support a government program manager on a cutting-edge research program focused on the thermodynamic control of thin film growth. This position is onsite in Arlington, VA. Ph.D. in Material Science or Chemical Engineering preferred. Master's degree will be considered if all other qualifications are met.

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Desired Capabilities and Characteristics

  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar areas as needed to broadly support the PM’s portfolio spanning multiple domains of materials and microsystems
  • Self-starter who is comfortable both leading and supporting in a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary environment
  • Organized, flexible, and responsive under pressure
  • Strong team collaborator with a passion for science and technology

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Responsibilities

  • Analyze emerging science and technology R&D opportunities through literature review, data analysis, and outreach to the research community
  • Develop briefing materials and documents for program approval
  • Program management at all stages of the program life cycle - BAA drafting, proposal feedback, interaction with proposers and performers, meeting organization & participation, transition partner and industry partner engagement
  • Lead performer assessments to analyze progress, assess risks, develop management strategies, and communicate findings
  • Technical evaluations and guidance on briefings, and other performer communications
  • Coordinate and attend program reviews, site visits, and field tests
  • Program administration - develop technical analyses, identify technology gaps, technical risk management, project cost estimation, technology transfer efforts, and supporting technical reviews

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Relevant Technical Skills

  • Inorganic materials and chemistry
  • Thin film deposition and epitaxy techniques
  • Materials characterization
  • Emerging semiconductor materials
  • Broad knowledge of material science and experimental design
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