SME Technology and Capabilities

BryceTech•Washington, DC

16h

About The Position

This position supports the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Engineering and Technical Support (RETS) program. This position provides subject matter expertise in cutting-edge technologies and their application into new and innovative warfighting capabilities, supporting technology assessments, capability development, and strategic technology planning.

Requirements

Requires a minimum TS/SCI clearance
Master's degree in engineering or physics required (PhD desired)
Minimum 20 years of relevant experience in advanced technology development
Recognized expertise in cutting-edge defense technologies
In-depth knowledge of advanced DoD weapon systems and capabilities
Experience with technology transition from research to operational capabilities
Strong understanding of warfighting concepts and operational requirements
Experience working with defense research and development organizations
Excellent analytical and technical writing skills
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Experience with classified technology programs and assessments

Nice To Haves

Pentagon and OUSD(R&E) experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Provide expert knowledge and analysis of cutting-edge technologies and their warfighting applications
Assess existing and future advanced DoD weapon systems capabilities, concepts of operations, limitations, and upgrade capacities
Support technology roadmap development and strategic technology planning
Support one or more highly technical activities including:
Conduct in-depth technical assessments of land, sea, air, and space platforms
Analyze offensive, defensive, kinetic and directed energy weapons systems
Evaluate sensors for ISR and fire control applications
Assess cyberwarfare capabilities and communication networks
Provide expertise in electromagnetic spectrum management including EW and 5G
Analyze automation applications and command, control, and battle management systems
Support fires, close air support, long range fires, targeting, and air and missile defense assessments
Interface with research and development communities, industry, and academia
Provide technical input to acquisition decisions and program reviews
Support prototyping and experimentation activities