Part-Time
Senior Engineer/Scientist
Ts/Sci
Blue Sky Innovators
51-200 employees
Provides DoD/IC AI, cybersecurity, systems integration
Compensation Overview
$70 - $120/hr
No H1B Sponsorship
Arlington, VA, USA
In Person
On-site at client site in Arlington, VA. TS/SCI clearance required; some local and domestic travel (at least twice per quarter).
US Top Secret Clearance Required
Bachelor's
 Aerospace Engineering (2) |
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- Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautics/Operations or a related field with a minimum of 15 years of experience
- Demonstrated subject matter expertise in the areas of mission planning, test and evaluation, and program security implementation
- Experience in relevant defense-related technology research and/or development programs including long range effects, mission logistics, and complex project management
- Ability to provide practical and creative solutions in a dynamic work environment, while working effectively with a team
- Technical leadership experience and superior oral and written communications skills
- Work Location: On-site at the client site in Arlington, VA
- Travel: Some local and domestic travel will be required at least twice per quarter
- Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI
- Hourly range: $70-$120/hr
- Identify and implement mission planning for long range effects
- Identify and translate requirements into technology research and development objectives
- Perform independent technical assessments of new technologies and system designs, including evaluation of alternatives, trade studies, and cost-benefit analyses
- Support technical interchange meetings and design reviews
- Author program briefings and technical reports
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
- Virginia announced $7 million expansion and $840,000 grant on March 30, 2026.
- MDA SHIELD IDIQ can open prototyping, testing, and experimentation pipelines through 2035.
- Blue Sky is interviewing federal employees affected by layoffs, widening near-term hiring supply.
What critics are saying
- PrimeRFP shows $685K total DoD obligations, leaving revenue concentrated and small.
- Most work is sole-source; any incumbent loss could hit 2026 recompetes fast.
- SkyLab's 175-job expansion needs sustained contract growth; underutilization would strain margins.
What makes Blue Sky Innovators unique
- 95% TS/SCI-cleared staff and 50% veterans give Blue Sky rare defense depth.
- March 2026 SkyLab adds 20,000 square feet for secure government collaboration in Reston.
- December 2025 MDA SHIELD award shows trusted access to missile-defense R&D work.
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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
Stock Options
Company Equity
Hybrid Work Options
Family Planning Benefits
Fertility Treatment Support