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Electrochemistry Consultant

Guidehouse


Job Location:

Arlington, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 7 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Family:

Research Scientists (SCI)


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Secret

What You Will Do:

The Electrochemistry Consultant will support a team of skilled researchers to help drive advancements in electrochemical research for the Department part of our teamyoullserve as a strategic technical advisor to program managers at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) advising on advanced government-funded research and development with world-class scientists and engineers to provide strategic assessments of emerging technologies. You willmaintainresponsibility for producing and presenting findings and recommendations to a team of colleagues and clients on the feasibility and potential impact of future research programsassistingwith the management of current programs andfacilitatingthe transition of program deliverables to DoD stakeholders.

What You Will Need:

  • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD SECRET security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding withGuidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE SECRET or higher-level clearance are preferred.

  • Masters degree

  • FIVE (5) or more years experience in electrochemistry; including but not limited to:

    • Designing building and testing electrochemical systems in an R&D environment

    • Experience with electrocatalysis reaction engineering or inorganic/physical chemistry

    • Experience working with advanced materials catalysts and electrode architectures

    • Experience authoring and presenting technical reports proposals and program documentation

    • Experience managing or contributing to complex technical programs with defined timelines and budgets

    • Experience transitioning laboratory-scale technologies toward field or pilot-scale applications

What Would Be NiceToHave:

  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TOP SECRET/SCI (TS/SCI) Federal or DoD security clearance

  • Masters degree with THREE (3) or more years of professional experience

  • Ph.D. degree in a STEM field with zero years of professional experience

  • Experience performing or supporting government-sponsored research activities

  • Experience with:

    • Electrocatalysis for small molecule conversion (e.g. nitrogen oxygen carbon species)

    • Electrolyzers fuel cells or electrochemical reactors

    • Integration of electrochemical systems with renewable or variable power sources

  • Knowledge of systems involving nitrogen carbon or oxygen electrochemistry is highly desirable

  • Experience leading and coordinating teams ofdifferent experienceand technical backgrounds

  • Prior experience working with DARPA

  • Knowledge of the DoD program/project development process

  • Experience in transitioning products and or capabilities toDoD-stakeholders

  • Ability to work on tasks quickly independently and collaboratively in a team atmosphere

  • Possession of outstanding attention to detail

  • Possession of clear and succinct oral visual and written communication skills


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life

  • Health Savings Account Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Student Loan PayDown

  • Tuition Reimbursement Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

  • Skills Development & Certifications

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

  • Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected Veterans Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law ordinance or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse please report the matter to Guidehouses Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received please contact . Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicants dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.


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