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You will support DARPA MXO program managers by examining difficult technical questions, assessing research performers, and turning complex scientific evidence into concise recommendations that influence program execution.\n\nYou will join an integrated scientific, engineering, and program support team that works alongside DARPA program managers from early concept development through program execution, testing, transition, and closeout.\n\nAbout DARPA MXO\nDARPA's Multi X Office applies the physical sciences across scales and disciplines to create mission-relevant capabilities. Its work extends from materials at the atomic, molecular, and cellular scales to components, tools, processes, systems, and architectures that can reshape future military operations and strengthen the U.S. technology base.\n\nMaterials and components beyond traditional CMOS foundations, with an emphasis on resilient, secure, and attack-resistant systems\n\nNew tools, processes, manufacturing approaches, and domestic supply chains for critical technologies\n\nNew modalities for sensing, orienting, computing, communicating, and producing mission effects\n\nTechnical domains that include effects, energy, quantum science, organics and materials, new compute, robotics, and photonics\n\nDepending on program assignment, your work may involve these areas or other emerging MXO priorities. Learn more about DARPA MXO\n\nWhat You Will Do\n\nAnalyze emerging research, performer data, test results, and technical risks across one or more MXO technology areas.\n\nParticipate in program reviews, site visits, demonstrations, proposal evaluations, and independent technical assessments.\n\nResearch new concepts and help determine whether they offer sufficient technical merit, feasibility, and military relevance for DARPA investment.\n\nPrepare clear briefings and written assessments for technical experts, program leaders, and non-technical stakeholders.\n\nAdvise DARPA program managers on program planning, technical execution, cost, schedule, risk, and transition considerations throughout the R&D lifecycle.\n\nAssess performer progress through technical reviews, site visits, laboratory results, tests, demonstrations, and other program events; identify concerns early and recommend practical risk-reduction actions.\n\nCoordinate with performers, Government partners, test organizations, transition stakeholders, and other technical experts to keep complex efforts moving toward measurable program objectives.\n\nDevelop clear technical and programmatic products for DARPA leadership and external stakeholders, including review briefings, decision materials, trip reports, technical assessments, and program documentation.\n\nSupport the development of new program concepts by researching emerging science and technology, evaluating military relevance and feasibility, and contributing to trade studies, sensitivity analyses, and new-start materials.\n\nProvide independent, objective advice while protecting sensitive information and complying with all security, organizational conflict-of-interest, and Government requirements.\n\nTravel may include locations within and outside the continental United States and occasional international travel in support of program reviews, tests, demonstrations, or partner engagement.\n\nQualifications\n\nMaster's degree\n\n8 or more years of relevant experience\n\nU.S. citizenship required for security-clearance eligibility\n\nProgressively responsible experience planning and developing R&D projects involving difficult, novel, or controversial technical problems relevant to major defense programs.\n\nDemonstrated ability to conceive, plan, and conduct research of considerable scope and complexity using advanced or unconventional methods.\n\nAbility to make independent judgments on R&D engineering questions, resolve important technical issues, and coordinate work across contributors.\n\nExperience applying advanced techniques, theories, and practices in a scientific or engineering discipline relevant to MXO.\n\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain findings to technical and non-technical audiences.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Socket","rawCompany":"socket","city":"Arlington","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-22T04:16:39.059Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-2032.00","title":"Materials Scientists","slug":"materials-scientists"},{"code":"11-9121.00","title":"Natural Sciences Managers","slug":"natural-sciences-managers"},{"code":"19-1042.00","title":"Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists","slug":"medical-scientists-except-epidemiologists"}],"industries":[{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Mid Scientist","description":"Everforth ECS is seeking a Mid Scientist to work in our Arlington, Virginia office.\n\nPlease Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.\n\nSalary Range: $100,000 - $150,000\n\nPosition Overview\nEverforth ECS is seeking a Mid Scientist who wants to work close to the research shaping future national-security capabilities. 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