Senior Technical Advisor – Unconventional Computing & Emerging Information Systems

ECS Tech Inc • Arlington, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Everforth ECS is seeking a Mid/Senior Technical Advisor to support a DARPA Program Manager in our Arlington, VA office. This candidate will focus on emerging approaches to information processing, unconventional computing architectures, artificial intelligence, and next-generation computational systems. This position is contingent upon additional funding. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted technical advisor supporting the evaluation, development, and transition of advanced research programs. This individual will work closely with government stakeholders, research performers, operational users, and transition partners to assess technical approaches, identify emerging opportunities, and shape future research directions. The ideal candidate combines strong technical credentials with the ability to connect research communities, government organizations, and mission stakeholders to accelerate the development and transition of transformative technologies.

Requirements

• Master's in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computational Science, or related discipline
• 10+ years of experience supporting advanced technology development, scientific research, or R&D programs
• Active Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain a clearance.
• Technical expertise in one or more of the following: Unconventional computing, Analog or hybrid computing, Neuromorphic systems, Artificial intelligence, Advanced algorithms and optimization, Quantum information science, Novel information processing architectures, Emerging computational paradigms
• Experience evaluating technical performers, research proposals, or scientific programs
• Experience working across multidisciplinary technical environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor supporting the evaluation, development, and transition of advanced research programs.
• Work closely with government stakeholders, research performers, operational users, and transition partners to assess technical approaches, identify emerging opportunities, and shape future research directions.
• Connect research communities, government organizations, and mission stakeholders to accelerate the development and transition of transformative technologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level