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1589 - SME - Lethality

Sigma Defense
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/4/2025 CLOSED ON 1/27/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1589 - SME - Lethality position at Sigma Defense?

Sigma Defense is seeking a SME - Lethality to provide the required support to the Capability Development and Innovation (CD&I) division within the Secretariat for Special Operations under the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict (OASW(SO/LIC)).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

  • 10 years of experience.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an unspecified field of study.

Personnel Clearance Level:

  • Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active TS/SCI security clearance or higher.
  • Clearance may be sponsored for the right candidate.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):

  • Support the development of advanced equipment, capabilities, methods, and techniques that increase the lethality and kinetic effectiveness of small tactical units engaged in direct action operations.
  • Support and analyze the specialized weapons, munitions, detonators, distraction and diversion devices, and other unique tactical offensive equipment.
  • Support the development of advanced technologies to enhance tactical assault forces rapid insertion, access, and egress to and from objectives with the improvement of organic target analysis and evaluation of tactical options that support efficiency and stealth, reducing time on target, including remote operations.
  • Support the development of offensive capabilities focused on remote reconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition (RSTA), and direct-action operations within irregular and denied environments.
  • Develop advanced kinetic effect solutions tailored to create asymmetric impacts, ensuring strategic advantages in complex operational settings.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $250,000 annually.

  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
  • Life and AD&D coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
  • 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 12 (Floating) Holidays
  • Educational Assistance
  • Highly Competitive Salary

Salary : $150 - $250

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