Senior Technologist, Multi-Domain Joint Operations & Technology Transition

About the role

ENSCO has been delivering leading‑edge engineering, science, and advanced technology solutions for more than 50 years. The Mission Systems Group is recruiting a senior engineering and technical advisory professional to provide expert strategic and technical advisory services to the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW (R&E)) in support of Multi‑Domain Joint Operations (MDJO). The Subject Matter Expert (SME) will bridge the Science & Technology enterprise, Service Laboratories, Defense Agencies, Program Executive Offices, and operational end‑users, advising the Principal Technical Director and senior government leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, technical assessment, and lifecycle management of technology‑maturation roadmaps for joint mission capabilities (TRL 4‑7).
• Advise the Principal Technical Director (PTD) by delivering technical gap analyses, engineering trade studies, Analyses of Alternatives (AoA), and investment prioritization strategies.
• Drive proactive technical collaboration across Service Laboratories, Warfare Centers, DARPA, PEOs/PMs, Combatant Commands, and industry partners to identify and remediate critical joint warfighting capability gaps.
• Serve as senior technical authority on mission engineering, overseeing cross‑cutting architecture integration for modernization areas such as JADC2, Resilient Communications, Autonomy, Cyber/EW, and Multi‑Domain Sensing.
• Author, evaluate, and coordinate Technology Transition Agreements (TTAs), capability modernization roadmaps, rapid‑fielding strategies, and technical policy directives.
• Prepare and deliver high‑impact executive briefings, white papers, congressional reports, and inter‑agency deliverables on prototyping performance, technical readiness, and transition milestones.
• Facilitate and lead technical exchange meetings (TEMs), joint experimentation reviews, and specialized cross‑functional working groups on behalf of the PTD.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Master of Science (MS) or Master of Engineering in an accredited STEM discipline with a minimum of 20 years of progressively responsible technical and engineering experience (or PhD with 15+ years).
• Critical Technology Expertise: Experience in systems engineering, technology maturation, and oversight across key modernization areas (e.g., JADC2, Resilient C4ISR, Autonomy, Electronic Warfare, Cyber, Hypersonics, Advanced Sensors).
• Portfolio & Transition Management: Proven track record managing complex technology portfolios and transitioning advanced capabilities into ACAT programs or rapid‑fielding pipelines.
• Defense RDT&E Process Acumen: In‑depth familiarity with DoD/Department of War RDT&E processes, PPBE budget lifecycles, and JCIDS touchpoints.
• Systems & Mission Architecture: Strong background in mission engineering, interface control definitions, system‑of‑systems integration, and quantitative trade‑off analysis.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal briefing and technical writing skills for Senior Executive Service, General/Flag Officers, and executive program leadership.
• Clearance: Active Top Secret / SCI clearance (U.S. citizenship mandatory).
• Desired Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, or related STEM discipline with 20+ years of technical leadership experience.
  • Prior experience directly supporting a Principal Technical Director, OSD/OUSW directorate, Service S&T Executive, or Combatant Command J‑code staff.
  • Formal expertise conducting Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments and independent technical reviews.

Employment Type: Regular Full‑time. Background check: 7‑year pre‑employment drug screen (none required). U.S. citizenship required.

Pay

Salary range: $139,172.80 – $190,000 USD.

Benefits

ENSCO offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support a positive working environment and career growth. Details are available at ensco.com/careers/benefits.