Senior Research & Engineering Space Technology Advisor
Core
Senior advisor providing independent, deeply technical advisory services on space technology, architecture, and strategy to senior U.S. government leaders (Secretary of War, Space Force, Pentagon) to inform funding, policy, and mission decisions.
Role type
Senior Research & Engineering Space Technology Advisor (Strategy & Systems Engineering)
Builds
National security space architectures, technology roadmaps, and decision support for multi-orbit constellations, PNT systems, and AI/ML for space.
Domain
National Security Space (NSS), Defense Systems, Space Technology, Policy & Strategy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Systems engineering, space system portfolio knowledge, technology maturation assessment, congressional engagement, CFIUS review coordination, technical strategy development, data-driven analysis, architecture decision records, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Advanced STEM degree, 15+ years space experience, Pentagon experience, OUSD(R&E) experience, commercial space partnership experience, CFIUS/ITAR/EAR knowledge, DoD acquisition processes, program management certification
Technologies
Multi-orbit constellations, GPS/Positioning/Navigation/Timing (PNT), AI/ML, OPIR, commercial augmentation, autonomy
Responsibilities
Serve as primary DoD interface for commercial space partnerships; lead technical analysis for official correspondence with military services and Congress; coordinate congressional response actions; develop technical strategies and roadmaps for priority space technologies; coordinate with CFIUS review processes; conduct comprehensive technical assessments of space systems; perform data-driven analysis of system performance metrics; develop architecture decision records and analytical reports; provide expert technical translation between engineering teams and senior policy leaders.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic advisory focus