Chief Scientist

Outpost Technologies•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Outpost Technologies is seeking a highly experienced Chief Scientist to provide advanced technical expertise across defense and aerospace programs. The role focuses on modeling and simulation, lethality and effectiveness analysis, systems analysis, and related technical disciplines. The Chief Scientist will solve complex technical challenges, develop advanced analytical approaches, provide technical leadership, contribute to innovative solutions, support technical decision-making, and help advance Outpost's technical capabilities.

Requirements

PhD in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a closely related technical discipline.
Extensive professional experience in defense, aerospace, modeling and simulation, systems analysis, or related technical fields.
Demonstrated expertise in lethality analysis, effectiveness analysis, and/or advanced modeling and simulation.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
Experience supporting Department of Defense programs or customers.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

20+ years of relevant technical experience.
Recognized subject matter expertise in modeling and simulation, lethality analysis, or related defense applications.
Experience developing advanced analytical methodologies and simulation capabilities.
Experience providing technical leadership on complex defense programs.
Experience supporting technical proposals, customer engagements, and new business opportunities.
Active U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead advanced modeling, simulation, and analytical efforts supporting defense and aerospace applications.
Conduct lethality, effectiveness, and systems performance analyses.
Develop, evaluate, and validate analytical models, methodologies, and simulation tools.
Provide technical expertise and recommendations to internal teams and external customers.
Support technical planning, problem-solving, and execution of complex engineering efforts.
Prepare and present technical findings, reports, and recommendations.
Contribute to technical proposals, business development, and capability development efforts.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams.