Chief Scientist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026.
Position Description:
Outpost Technologies is seeking a highly experienced Chief Scientist to provide advanced technical expertise across a variety of defense and aerospace programs. This position will focus on modeling and simulation, lethality and effectiveness analysis, systems analysis, and related technical disciplines.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in solving complex technical challenges, developing advanced analytical approaches, and providing technical leadership and expertise. The Chief Scientist will contribute to the development of innovative solutions, support technical decision-making, and help advance Outpost's technical capabilities.
The posted compensation range represents the expected pay range for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may be higher or lower than the stated range based on factors such as relevant experience, education, certifications, specialized expertise, geographic considerations, market conditions, and alignment with internal compensation structures and government contracting requirements.
Position Responsibilities:
- Lead advanced modeling, simulation, and analytical efforts supporting defense and aerospace applications.
- Conduct lethality, effectiveness, and systems performance analyses.
- Develop, evaluate, and validate analytical models, methodologies, and simulation tools.
- Provide technical expertise and recommendations to internal teams and external customers.
- Support technical planning, problem-solving, and execution of complex engineering efforts.
- Prepare and present technical findings, reports, and recommendations.
- Contribute to technical proposals, business development, and capability development efforts.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams.
Basic Qualifications:
- PhD in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a closely related technical discipline.
- Extensive professional experience in defense, aerospace, modeling and simulation, systems analysis, or related technical fields.
- Demonstrated expertise in lethality analysis, effectiveness analysis, and/or advanced modeling and simulation.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
- Experience supporting Department of Defense programs or customers.
- U.S. citizenship.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 20+ years of relevant technical experience.
- Recognized subject matter expertise in modeling and simulation, lethality analysis, or related defense applications.
- Experience developing advanced analytical methodologies and simulation capabilities.
- Experience providing technical leadership on complex defense programs.
- Experience supporting technical proposals, customer engagements, and new business opportunities.
- Active U.S. Government security clearance.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Comp Time Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
Outpost Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud U.S. Government contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.