Full-Time

Engineer / Scientist

Posted on 9/9/2026

BryceTech

BryceTech

51-200 employees

Systems engineering and data-driven defense analytics

Compensation Overview

$110k - $150k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Albuquerque, NM, USA

Hybrid

On-site work at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico is required as needed.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Academic & Institutional Research
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Communications
Propulsion
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Requirements
  • Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical science, computer science, mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in engineering, scientific research, technology development, systems engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Experience conducting technical analysis, research, engineering support, or scientific work on complex programs.
  • Experience working in aerospace, defense, space, research and development, advanced technology, or another technically complex environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to organize, analyze, and communicate technical information effectively.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to multidisciplinary teams.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to interact professionally with government customers, engineers, scientists, program managers, and other stakeholders.
  • Ability to work on-site at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico as required by the program.
Responsibilities
  • Provide engineering and scientific support to Air Force Research Laboratory research, development, experimentation, and technology transition activities.
  • Conduct technical research, analysis, studies, and assessments in support of government engineering and science programs.
  • Assist in evaluating emerging technologies, technical approaches, architectures, designs, and system concepts.
  • Support the development, testing, demonstration, integration, and transition of advanced technologies and capabilities.
  • Collect, analyze, and synthesize technical information from government, industry, academic, and other sources.
  • Assist senior engineers and scientists in identifying technical risks, issues, dependencies, and opportunities.
  • Develop technical documentation, reports, briefings, presentations, and other program deliverables.
  • Participate in technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program reviews, demonstrations, experiments, and other technical forums.
  • Collaborate with government personnel, contractors, industry partners, and other technical stakeholders to support program objectives.
  • Apply engineering and scientific methods to solve technical problems and develop recommendations.
  • Support technical planning, requirements development, technology roadmapping, and related program activities.
  • Track technical activities and provide status updates, findings, and recommendations to government and contractor leadership.
  • Support the evaluation of technology maturity, performance, feasibility, and transition potential.
  • Translate technical information into clear written and verbal communications for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Maintain awareness of developments in relevant scientific, engineering, and technology fields.
  • Perform related engineering, scientific, and technical support duties in support of the JUPITER mission.
Desired Qualifications
  • Master's degree in engineering, physical science, computer science, mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
  • Experience supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory, U.S. Space Force, Department of the Air Force, Department of Defense, or other government research and development organizations.
  • Experience in space systems, satellite systems, space domain awareness, propulsion, sensors, directed energy, information systems, communications, command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence, or related technical areas.
  • Experience supporting technology maturation, experimentation, demonstration, or transition activities.
  • Familiarity with systems engineering principles and processes.
  • Familiarity with Department of Defense research, development, acquisition, and technology transition processes.

BryceTech provides data-driven engineering and advisory services for government customers in aerospace, biosecurity, and defense. Its offerings center on systems engineering, advanced analytics, and strategic advisory support to help agencies plan, develop, and execute complex missions. The work is delivered as services and solutions that combine technical analysis, program management, and strategic guidance, rather than a single product. BryceTech differentiates itself through a proven ability to win and manage high-value government contracts, quickly scale high-performance teams, and support critical national missions for agencies like NASA, the DoD, HHS, and DHS. The company’s goal is to form strategic partnerships in the GovCon space by delivering trusted, data-driven capabilities that help public sector clients address complex, high-stakes challenges.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Alexandria, Virginia

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • BryceTech's April 10, 2026 report showed 25% launch growth versus 2024.
  • 2026 Start-Up Space says space investment increased and IPO activity resumed.
  • BryceTech kept posting openings through August 2026, signaling continued hiring.

What critics are saying

  • FEMA's five-year contract concentrates revenue inside one federal buyer.
  • SpaceX controlled roughly 50% of 2025 launches, limiting BryceTech's market leverage.
  • If federal procurement slows in 2027, BryceTech's defense-heavy pipeline breaks fast.

What makes BryceTech unique

  • BryceTech won FEMA's five-year OET contract on November 12, 2024.
  • Its 2025 launch review tracked 325 orbital launches and 4,544 spacecraft.
  • Inc. 5000 ranked BryceTech No. 915 in 2025 after 463% growth.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

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Donald Trump and Elon Musk arrive for a test launch of SpaceX's Starship rocket on November 19, 2024, in Brownsville, Texas.Getty Images. In the barrage of attacks that President Donald Trump and Elon Musk fired at each other Thursday, one stood out: Trump’s threat to cancel federal contracts with companies owned by the world’s richest man. The primary target: SpaceX, which has received at least $21 billion in government contracts, with about $13 billion still outstanding.Musk probably doesn’t have much to fear. Legally, the Trump administration would likely enmire itself in lengthy legal disputes if it appeared to cancel contracts out of spite. Moreover, as the world’s No. 1 launch provider and maker of low-Earth orbit satellites, SpaceX may have made itself indispensable.“The [U.S

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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded BryceTech, LLC a five-year contract to support its Office of Emerging Threats (OET). This partnership reinforces BryceTech's role in strengthening the nation's readiness to respond to threats. BryceTech delivers expertise in data analytics and risk assessment to help FEMA OET's mission to identify and evaluate emerging threats. This requires close coordination between intelligence and risk assessments to reinforce FEMA's response and recovery capabilities. "The expanding nature of today's threat landscape requires an equally dynamic approach," said John David, Chief Transformation Officer at BryceTech

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