Intermediate Research and Development Specialist
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First recorded by Psst: 9 November 2026. The company's name and the apply link are for Psst members, from $4.99 for 7 days.
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- Experience
- 3+ years required
- Where you can live
- Location not stated
- Skills and tools
- project management, agile, documentation
- Degree or licence
- Mentioned (bachelor)
- Job type
- Full-time
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Job details
- Where you can work
- Location not stated
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Advertised pay
- Not stated by the employer
- Experience
- 3+ years required
- Employer publication date
- 8 October 2025
- First recorded by Psst
- 9 November 2026
- Last checked at the source
- 10 November 2026
About the job
Location: Multiple Locations
Required Clearance: Top Secret
Certifications : DoD 8140 certifications
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Life Sciences, or related technical discipline.
Required Experience: 3-5 years of experience in R&D, innovation, or applied research roles.
Position Description
The company is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Intermediate Research and Development Specialist supports the design, development, and evaluation of innovative technologies, processes, and solutions. Building on foundational experience, this role involves conducting applied research, prototyping, and testing to advance organizational objectives. The Intermediate R&D Specialist works under the guidance of senior subject matter experts while contributing technical expertise, creativity, and problem-solving skills to research initiatives.
Responsibilities
Typical Responsibilities/Tasks
- Lead the identification, evaluation, and development of new technologies, products, or processes.
- Stay at the forefront of industry trends, scientific advancements, and competitive technologies.
- Apply deep technical expertise to solve complex challenges and create innovative solutions.
- Design, prototype, and validate R&D concepts through modeling, simulation, experimentation, or proof-of-concept builds.
- Conduct feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and risk assessments for new initiatives.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for assigned technical domains.
- Prepare and publish research findings, reports, and technical documentation.
- Ensure R&D projects adhere to organizational, regulatory, and ethical standards.
- Participate in intellectual property development, including patents and technology disclosures.
- Expertise in one or more relevant technical domains (e.g., software engineering, materials science, biotechnology, data science, advanced manufacturing).
- Experience with prototyping, modeling/simulation, and experimental design.
- Knowledge of technology transfer, commercialization, or systems integration.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Stage-Gate, etc.).
Required Qualifications
- DoD 8140 Certification
Desired Qualifications
- Master’s. in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Life Sciences, or related technical
About the company
The company is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cyber security, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. The company is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA HUBZone Certified with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. [link for members]
Our benefits include
- Eleven Federal Holidays
- Paid Time Off accrued each pay period
- Parental Leave
- Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- 401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule
- Continuing education assistance
- Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)
- 529 College Savings Plan
- Legal Insurance
- Pet Insurance
Veterans are encouraged to apply
The company, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law
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