Disruptive Technologies Engineer
Core
Lead technical assessments and guide the development of next-generation defense capabilities for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), focusing on advanced EO/IR sensors, directed energy, and non-kinetic technologies.
Role type
Senior IC Disruptive Technologies Engineer (Defense Systems)
Builds
Strategic decision support and technical solutions for missile defense programs
Domain
Defense / Missile Defense / Advanced Sensors & Directed Energy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery
Required skills
Complex technical assessment, multidisciplinary team leadership, strategic problem framing, stakeholder consultation, advanced technology evaluation (EO/IR, directed energy), ambiguous problem solving
Preferred skills
MDA or missile defense mission area experience, airborne/space-based platform integration, early-stage program acquisitions, active TS/SCI clearance
Technologies
EO/IR sensors, laser-based systems, directed energy, advanced discrimination approaches
Responsibilities
Perform and lead complex technical assessments of advanced technologies; Assemble and direct teams of subject matter experts to evaluate systems; Act as a trusted advisor to MDA program offices; Develop and coordinate in-depth technical analyses; Frame complex problems and execute focused studies; Operate strategically to identify solutions for MDA's challenging problems
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
