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Maximus

Security Solutions Architect - Remote

VA · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... federal contractor) in a security architecture or security engineering capacity. - Strong ... Preferred experience: - Experience writing contract language for government proposals. - Defense ...

U.S. Marine Corps

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Quantico, VA · On-site +1

$121K - $158K/yr

You will perform and/or monitor the review of contractor submittals including shop drawings ... Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days ...

QBE LLC

Service Desk Technician: Tier 2

Fort Belvoir, VA · Remote

... defense and intelligence communities. Our unparalleled experience, in-depth insights and sought ... Utilize Microsoft Remote Desktop (RDP) and CA Remote to install/configure software and troubleshoot ...

Sparks Group

Federal Sales Director

Vienna, VA · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

... the defense, intelligence, homeland security, and federal contractor communities. The ideal ... Proficiency with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms. ----- This job is Hybrid Remote. We offer ...

VivSoft Technologies LLC

Program Manager

Falls Church, VA · On-site +1

$100K - $127K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Remote Clearance Required: Public Trust Clearance Position Type: Full-Time About the company: At ... The Program Manager will lead a team supporting the Defense Health Agency (DHA) in delivering pre ...

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Cloud Architect

Quantico, VA · On-site +1

$133K - $222K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... private cloud hosted on Flank speed Microsoft Azure. The Cloud Architect will collaborate closely with government and contractor stakeholders to ensure secure scalable and compliant cloud ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Procurement Manager, Mid

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

$53K - $108K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

You Have: * 5+ years of experience with procurement or direct purchasing in defense contracting ... Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required ...

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AspectRemote Private Defense ContractorRemote Security Consultant
CredentialsSecurity certifications, military or law enforcement experienceSecurity certifications, risk management, cybersecurity knowledge
Work EnvironmentField operations, client sites, remote coordinationOffice-based, client consultations, remote assessments
Employer & IndustryPrivate security firms, defense contractors, government contractsConsulting firms, corporate security departments, freelance

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Infographic showing various Remote Private Defense Contractor job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.

Hypersonic Wind Tunnel Lead Engineer - REMOTE

Scientific Research Corporation

Alexandria, VA • On-site, Remote

$136K - $228K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Salary Statement
Estimated Starting Salary Range: USD $136,850.00/Yr. - USD $228,100.00/Yr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
Description
This person could work onsite in Alexandria, VA, St. Paul, Minnesota, or Full-Time Remote if not open to relocating.
We are seeking an experienced Test Facility Lead Engineer to provide comprehensive technical oversight for the design, integration, operation, and maintenance of new and existing large-scale hypersonic ground test capabilities while providing technical leadership to ensure that once functional, the facility and its systems operate safely, reliably, and in alignment with performance requirements.
The Department of War (DoW) Test Resource Management Center (TRMC) plays a critical role in ensuring our warfighters maintain a decisive edge. TRMC ensures that the DoW components possess the appropriate test and evaluation (T&E) infrastructure required to develop and field military systems. Scientific Research Corporation supports TRMC by providing a Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) support staff. This team delivers specialized technical expertise, engineering oversight, program management, and acquisition support to help the government design, manage, and deliver complex systems, in this case unique test infrastructure.
The ideal candidate will be a transonic and supersonic wind tunnel subject matter expert with strong documentation and communication skills, personal accountability, and a desire to work as part of a collaborative team. This role is a critical part of the government's oversight team, serving as the technical lead and trusted technical advisor for a cutting-edge hypersonic T&E infrastructure project. You will be responsible for the government-side oversight of a state-of-the-art high-speed / transonic and supersonic wind tunnel test capability.
Under the oversight of the Chief Engineer and in coordination with other Test Facility Lead Engineers and the Construction Lead, the candidate will:
  • Providing Technical Oversight & Contractor Evaluation
  • Serving as the primary technical advisor to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), overseeing the design-build prime contractor's design and execution of a wind tunnel test capability
  • Serving as the authoritative technical Point of Contact (POC), providing critical feedback and strategic guidance to the contractor to ensure designs align with government safety, reliability, and performance requirements
  • Leveraging deep expertise of wind tunnel design, wind tunnel operations, and wind tunnel test planning to identify, own, manage, and communicate technical risk, developing mitigation plans in partnership with the Assistant Project Manager (APM)
  • Representing the government program office while attending contractor-chaired Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), technical design reviews, and milestone reviews applying subject matter expertise to provide insights and communicate government questions and concerns to the contractor
  • Conducting detailed technical reviews of contractor-developed designs, drawings, specifications, and analyses such as Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Validating contractor technical findings by performing independent verification analyses and coordinating with external SMEs, FFRDCs, UARCs, etc., to assess risk and inform government decisions
  • Possessing and applying a strong safety ethos, leading and contributing to safety reviews and audits
  • Contributing to programmatic planning by developing Statements of Work (SOW), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and facility requirement documentation
  • Collaborating seamlessly within a highly matrixed team of mechanical, electrical, aerothermal, controls and instrumentation, and systems engineers, program management, program controls, physical security, cybersecurity, and construction professionals

Reporting
  • Translating complex project data into decision-ready insights; lead executive briefings to present technical summaries, risk assessments, and recommendations to support government action and decisions
  • Adhering to, and reviewing internal and external work products for adherence to administrative and sensitive data protection guidelines

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Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline and 10+ years of experience in the aerospace or defense industry
  • Direct experience with the design, construction, operation, and/or modernization of large-scale Test and Evaluation (T&E) facilities such as wind tunnels, arc jets, rocket stands, turbine cells, etc.
  • Proven ability to conduct comprehensive technical reviews and assessments, resolve complex technical issues, and oversee project phases from initial design through closeout
  • Exceptional communication skills with a proven ability to translate complex engineering data into decision-ready briefings for government and contractor stakeholders
  • Proven tactical project management skills with a demonstrated ability to drive accountability, manage action plans, and maintain project momentum
  • Experience integrating complex systems
  • Knowledge of engineering principles related to mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite of software
  • Must possess an active SECRET security clearance

Desired Skills
  • Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience working in a matrixed or collaborative technical oversight environment (SETA)
  • Specific, direct experience with test-customer focused wind tunnel operations subsonic, transonic, supersonic, and , Hypersonic Aerodynamics, or Hypersonic Propulsion
  • Experience with Facility Engineering specializing in high-temperature and high-pressure systems
  • Experience in instrumentation systems, data collection, and data analytics
  • Understanding and regular use of Generative AI tools applied to engineering analysis, code generation, or document review.
  • Experience with modern digital engineering design and analysis tools and software
  • Familiarity with DoW weapon acquisition programs and their T&E needs

Clearance Information
SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL
Travel Requirements
  • Travel approximately 20% of the year (approximately ten non-consecutive weeks)

About Us
Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.
SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
EEO
Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.
Scientific Research Corporation endeavors to make www.scires.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact jobs@scires.com for assistance. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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