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, andfosteringa sense of belonging. In addition to providing opportunities to thrive, we offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to attract andretaintop talent ready to make a meaningful impact.As part of the VentusSolutionsteam,you’llcollaborate 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, andwe’recommitted to supporting your professional growth through mentorship, career development, and a culture of continuous learning. Join a team where your ideas matter, yourexpertisedrives impact, and your work advances the mission.

Ventus Executive Solutions is seeking a skilledSenior 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.

ClearanceTS/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.