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Senior Technical Advisor Photonics & Advanced Optical Systems

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Everforth ECS

Arlington, VA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/4/2026

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Job Description

Senior Technical Advisor - Photonics & Advanced Optical Systems Everforth

ECS - 3.0

Arlington, VA Job Details 15 hours ago Qualifications Master's degree Project stakeholder communication 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 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.

Requirements:

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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