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DARPA SETA- Technical & Program Leadership

Posted on: Nov 02, 2026

CREATED SOLUTIONS INC
Arlington, Virginia
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Full-time

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Job Title :

DARPA SETA- Technical & Program Leadership

Job Type :

Full-Time

Job Location :

Arlington Virginia United States

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Job Description

Senior Technical SETA / Subject Matter Expert – Advanced Defense R&D

Location: Arlington, VA
Employment: Full-Time
Clearance: Active U.S. Government clearance required; TS/SCI strongly preferred

Position Overview

Created Solutions is seeking experienced engineers, scientists, technical leaders, and subject matter experts to support advanced defense R&D programs in Arlington, VA. Successful candidates will provide technical expertise to government program managers, independently assess complex technologies, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, and communicate with senior government, industry, laboratory, and research personnel.

Areas of interest include RF/microwave, antennas, electronic warfare, signal processing, optics, photonics, EO/IR, sensors, microelectronics, semiconductors, materials science, hypersonics, aerospace and propulsion systems, cyber and communications, nuclear engineering, autonomy, robotics, AI/ML, modeling and simulation, experimental physics, space and undersea systems, and advanced manufacturing.

Specialized expertise outside these areas is also encouraged.

Responsibilities

Provide scientific and engineering advice to government program managers.
Evaluate emerging technologies, technical approaches, test results, and performer progress.
Assess technology maturity, technical risk, performance, and transition opportunities.
Develop or evaluate technical analyses, models, and test methodologies.
Support developmental testing, demonstrations, qualification, and technology transition.
Review technical reports, proposals, presentations, and deliverables.
Develop and present technical assessments, recommendations, and briefings.
Collaborate with government, industry, laboratories, universities, and multidisciplinary teams.
Support classified programs and activities as required.

Required Qualifications

U.S. citizenship and active U.S. Government security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, physical science, mathematics, computer science, or related field.
Significant professional experience in an advanced technical discipline.
Experience supporting defense, intelligence, federal R&D, or national security missions.
Ability to regularly work on-site at government facilities in Arlington.
Excellent technical judgment and written/verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to technical and senior leadership audiences.

Highly Desired

Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
SAP or special-access experience.
DARPA, SETA, or A&AS experience.
Experience with government R&D organizations, military laboratories, the Intelligence Community, FFRDCs, UARCs, or National Laboratories.
Master’s degree or PhD.
Recognized subject matter expertise.
Experience advising government program managers, leading multidisciplinary teams, or supporting advanced technology development, testing, and transition.

Culture & Values

At Created Solutions, our motto, “Consider it done,” reflects our commitment to innovation, excellence, and integrity. We seek team members who thrive in dynamic environments, bring a problem-solving mindset and strong work ethic, value collaboration and continuous learning, and are committed to making a positive impact.

We believe all people are created equal for a purpose and support our community through Created Outreach, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

About Created Solutions

Founded in 2024 in Huntsville, AL, Created Solutions is a fast-growing small business delivering advanced engineering solutions to the DoD and NASA. We provide expert support across engineering and emerging technologies to help solve complex national defense challenges.

Join us and be part of a team where purpose and excellence come together.

Position Details

Posted:

Nov 02, 2026

Reference Number:

6e4cdd371

Employment:

Full-time

City:

Arlington

Job Origin:

ziprecruiter

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