Electrical Engineer
About the job
- Seven years of professional experience designing, developing, testing, and supervising the manufacturing or integration of electrical and electronic equipment, including systems analysis, systems architecture, systems/equipment support, test and evaluation, and logistics support for C4ISR or similar requirements.
- Seven years supporting research and development Department of Defense programs.
- Ability to conceive, plan, and conduct research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity, using unconventional or novel approaches and sophisticated research techniques.
- Ability to make independent decisions on research and development engineering problems and methods, resolve important questions, and plan and coordinate work.
- Experience using advanced techniques, theories, precepts, and practices for the relevant functional area lead role; each functional area lead must have at least five years of extensive experience, background, and knowledge in the corresponding functional area.
- A BS degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
- A TS/SCI clearance.
- Experience supporting DARPA requirements may be applied in lieu of experience with C4ISR requirements.
- Design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing or integration of electrical and electronic equipment.
- Support systems analysis, systems architecture, systems/equipment support, test and evaluation, and logistics for C4ISR or similar requirements.
- Conceive, plan, and conduct research in complex problem areas.
- Make engineering decisions, resolve important questions, and plan and coordinate work.
- At least three years of experience working in DARPA or a similar organization.
About the company
Blue Sky Innovators provides advanced technology and operational support to DoD and Intelligence Community clients, offering AI/ML data analysis, cybersecurity, and systems integration, along with internal R&D to turn new technologies into usable capabilities. It delivers professional services, SETA and acquisition support, and program control to solve complex defense challenges and advance operational capabilities. The company differentiates itself with a defense-led leadership team, a workforce rich in military veterans and TS/SCI clearance, and significant in-house R&D that supports DARPA, the Navy, and other defense programs. Its goal is to deliver practical, field-ready technologies and specialized support that help DoD and IC programs succeed by turning research into deployed solutions.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Founded
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- LinkedIn shows 51-200 employees in 2026, signaling ongoing demand and scaling.
- Blue Sky Innovators won the 2026 AI Summit Best Technology award for SkyEye.
- A March 2026 Air Force delivery order added $4.5 million through March 2027.
What critics are saying
- Blue Sky Innovators depends on DoD and Space Force contract timing, not recurring software revenue.
- BSI’s $74,996.41 SpaceWERX award is tiny versus sustainment needs and hiring costs.
- A failed Phase II for SKYWAVE would leave IRAD sunk and differentiation weakened.
What makes Blue Sky Innovators unique
- Blue Sky Innovators won SpaceWERX SBIR Phase I for SKYWAVE in July 2026.
- SKYWAVE combines proprietary RFML with RF fingerprinting for space-domain awareness.
- BSI landed MDA SHIELD IDIQ access in December 2025, spanning 10 years.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Remote Work Options
- Paid Vacation
- Flexible Work Hours
- Wellness Program
- Mental Health Support
- Telephone/Internet stipend
- Phone/Internet Stipend
- Home Office Stipend
- Conference Attendance Budget
- Professional Development Budget