ECS

Senior Technical Advisor – Photonics & Advanced Optical Systems

ECS  •  Arlington, VA (Onsite)  •  6 hours ago
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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 be developing next-generation technologies in photonics, nonlinear optics, optical communications, integrated photonics, and advanced information processing systems. Please Note: This position is contingent upon additional funding.

The successful candidate will serve as a trusted technical advisor and liaison between DARPA leadership, research performers, Service stakeholders, Intelligence Community partners, and transition organizations. This individual will help evaluate cutting-edge research efforts, assess technical and programmatic risk, identify transition opportunities, and support the development of future DARPA initiatives.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with the ability to engage senior government stakeholders, communicate across diverse technical communities, and assess emerging technologies from both scientific and operational perspectives.

Qualifications

  • Mater's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optics, Photonics, Materials Science, or related discipline
  • 10+ years of experience supporting advanced R&D programs, technology development efforts, or scientific research initiatives
  • Active Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain a clearance.
  • Technical expertise in one or more of the following:
  • Nonlinear optics
  • Integrated photonics
  • Optical communications
  • Photonic integrated circuits
  • Electro-optic systems
  • Advanced optical materials
  • Waveguide technologies
  • Optical sensing or computing
  • Experience evaluating technical performers, research proposals, or scientific programs
  • Experience interacting with government, laboratory, academic, or industry stakeholders
  • Excellent written, verbal, and briefing skills
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About ECS

ECS is a fast-growing 4,000-person, $1.2B provider of advanced technology solutions for federal civilian, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers. We tackle complex client challenges with smart, scalable solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. Our collective work empowers customers’ missions, strengthens our partners, inspires our employees, and grows our company.

To achieve our purpose — to tackle the missions that matter most and create a lasting impact on our customers, employees, and community — we are committed to excellence in growth, customer delivery, technology innovation, and employee engagement.  

We believe in:

• Attracting, developing, and retaining top talent

• Building high-performing teams

• Creating an engaging employee environment

• Acting with social responsibility

• Having a positive impact on our community

Our core values: Excellence, Drive, Grit, and Community. We keep these values at the heart of all we do. We’re looking for driven individuals who want to solve meaningful challenges and help shape the future of national security and public service. If you’re ready to make a difference, you’ll find your team here.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Fairfax, VA
Year Founded
1993
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