ECS

Senior Technical Advisor - Unconventional Computing & Emerging Information Systems

ECS$120K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computational Science, or a related discipline
  • 10+ years of experience in advanced technology development, scientific research, or R&D programs
  • Active Secret Clearance, or ability to obtain one
  • Technical expertise in unconventional computing, neuromorphic systems, artificial intelligence, advanced algorithms, quantum information science, novel information processing architectures, or emerging computational paradigms
  • Experience evaluating technical performers, research proposals, or scientific programs
  • Ability to work across multidisciplinary technical environments
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted technical advisor to the DARPA Program Manager
  • Support the evaluation and development of advanced research programs
  • Assist in transitioning transformative technologies to operational use
  • Collaborate with government stakeholders, research performers, and operational users
  • Identify emerging opportunities in information processing and computing architectures
  • Shape future research directions based on technical assessments
  • Engage with mission stakeholders to enhance technology integration

Benefits

  • Dynamic work environment in Arlington, VA
  • Opportunity to influence next-generation technology developments
  • Collaboration with top-tier research communities
  • Engagement with government organizations on cutting-edge projects
  • Potential for professional growth in DARPA-funded initiatives
Full Job Description
Everforth ECS is seeking a Mid/Senior Technical Advisor to support a DARPA Program Manager in our Arlington, VA office. This candidate will focus on emerging approaches to information processing, unconventional computing architectures, artificial intelligence, and next-generation computational systems. Please Note: This position is contingent upon additional funding.

The successful candidate will serve as a trusted technical advisor supporting the evaluation, development, and transition of advanced research programs. This individual will work closely with government stakeholders, research performers, operational users, and transition partners to assess technical approaches, identify emerging opportunities, and shape future research directions.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical credentials with the ability to connect research communities, government organizations, and mission stakeholders to accelerate the development and transition of transformative technologies.

  • Master's in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computational Science, or related discipline
  • 10+ years of experience supporting advanced technology development, scientific research, or R&D programs
  • Active Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain a clearance.
  • Technical expertise in one or more of the following:
  • Unconventional computing
  • Analog or hybrid computing
  • Neuromorphic systems
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Advanced algorithms and optimization
  • Quantum information science
  • Novel information processing architectures
  • Emerging computational paradigms
  • Experience evaluating technical performers, research proposals, or scientific programs
  • Experience working across multidisciplinary technical environments
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

About ECS

ECS is a leading provider of digital solutions and services to the federal government. The company was founded in 2001 by Roy Kapani and has since grown to become a trusted partner to a wide range of government agencies. ECS offers a broad range of services, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. The company has been recognized for its innovative solutions and has won numerous awards, including the AWS Public Sector Partner of the Year award.
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