Senior Engineer/Scientist Part Time
Description
Ventus Executive Solutions is a dynamic small business at the forefront of innovation and consulting. We believe our employees’ success is integral to our mission, which is why we prioritize work-life balance, personal development, and fostering a sense of belonging. In addition to providing opportunities to thrive, we offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to attract and retain top talent ready to make a meaningful impact. As part of the Ventus Solutions team, you’ll collaborate with government and industry leaders to develop constructive architecture models that inform decision-making at the highest levels of the Department of Defense. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) we value curiosity, collaboration, and excellence, and we’re committed to supporting your professional growth through mentorship, career development, and a culture of continuous learning. Join a team where your ideas matter, your expertise drives impact, and your work advances the mission.
Ventus Executive Solutions is seeking a skilled Senior Engineer to support an innovative program. You will possess deep technical expertise in mission planning, test and evaluation, and advanced technology assessment activities supporting defense-related research and development programs. In this role, you will have experience supporting long range effects initiatives, mission logistics, and complex technical project management efforts. You will independently assess emerging technologies, support technical interchange meetings and design reviews, and develop technical reports and program briefings supporting mission-focused operational planning activities. Join our innovative team and contribute to impactful national security initiatives.
Work Location: Onsite: Arlington, VA
Part-Time
Travel: Some local and domestic travel will be required 2x per quarter.
Clearance: TS/SCI required
Required Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautics, Operations, Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience.
- Demonstrated subject matter expertise in mission planning, test and evaluation, and program security implementation.
- Experience supporting defense-related technology research and development programs.
- Experience supporting long range effects initiatives, mission logistics, and complex project management efforts.
- Proven ability to conduct independent technical assessments, evaluations of alternatives, trade studies, and cost-benefit analyses.
- Experience supporting technical interchange meetings, working groups, and design reviews.
- Strong technical leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience authoring technical reports and program briefings.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
Desired Experience:
- Prior experience supporting Department of Defense acquisition or advanced technology development programs.
- Experience supporting operational planning or mission integration activities.
- Familiarity with defense research and development processes and technology transition efforts.
- Experience working within classified or highly sensitive mission environments.
Ventus Executive Solutions provides our government and commercial clients with a range of professional and innovation services including: technology innovation acceleration, business consulting services, professional engineering and program oversight, and program and budget support. We support analysis and studies in a variety of areas including defense, energy and health care where we aid organizations in solving complex problems in new and innovative ways. We work with our clients to identify core issues and then put together a cost-effective world-class team to solve problems and enable our clients to create and seize opportunities. VES is a Certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB).
Ventus Executive Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
To find out more about Ventus, visit our website: www.ventus-solutions.com