Research and Development Specialist SME
Core
Expert-level leadership in planning, executing, and advancing R&D initiatives to transition concepts into operational or commercial applications.
Role type
Senior IC Research and Development Specialist SME
Builds
Innovative solutions, prototypes, and proof-of-concept builds for federal government clients
Domain
Federal government services, R&D, innovation, applied research
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | research | client delivery
Required skills
Technology identification and evaluation, complex problem solving, prototyping, modeling and simulation, experimental design, feasibility studies, cost-benefit analysis, risk assessment, intellectual property development, technology transfer, systems integration
Preferred skills
Master's degree in technical discipline, Agile or Stage-Gate project management methodologies
Technologies
Modeling tools, simulation software, experimental design frameworks
Responsibilities
Lead identification and development of new technologies, stay at forefront of industry trends, design and validate R&D concepts, conduct feasibility and risk assessments, serve as SME for technical domains, prepare research reports, ensure regulatory compliance, participate in IP development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic guidance
