Our employees love working for us. We are uniquely invested in our people and committed to their professional development and continued growth. We are always looking for exceptional individuals to join the PatchPlus team. If you are looking for a rewarding career with a company that truly values its employees like family, we invite you to apply today.
PatchPlus Consulting (PPC), through its technology division PatchPlus Technologies (P2T), is seeking a highly motivated Researcher to support Department of War (DoW) research, development, prototyping, and capability development efforts. The successful candidate will conduct applied research, technical analysis, experimentation, and prototype development supporting mission-focused defense technologies and emerging operational capabilities.
This position is ideal for an early-to-mid career researcher who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and transitioning innovative concepts into operational capabilities. The Researcher will collaborate with scientists, engineers, software developers, military subject matter experts, and government stakeholders to support and/or lead concept development, applied research, experimentation, prototyping, and technology transition activities across both customer-funded R&D and Internal Research and Development (IR&D) initiatives.
The Researcher will contribute to technical studies, proof-of-concept development, white papers, technical publications, sponsor briefings, R&D and IR&D proposals, prototype evaluations, and experimentation campaigns. Previous experience supporting DoW research and development efforts, including SBIR, STTR, OTA, rapid prototyping, or defense technology development programs, is highly desirable.
This position primarily supports remote work with periodic travel for customer engagements, experimentation events, demonstrations, conferences, testing activities, and team collaboration. The ideal candidate will embody PatchPlus’ guiding principles of Purpose, Proficiency, and Character.
Start Date TBD: Fall of 2026
For a comprehensive list of the benefits offered by PatchPlus, please see Our Company Culture.
PatchPlus Consulting Inc. is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned and Woman Owned Small Business est. in 2002 with a singular purpose: to continue to make a difference to the Warfighter. 100% of PPC’s Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Space, Cyber, and Command and Control/Battle Management subject matter experts are military; many with 20+ years of experience, and some still serve. Our commitment to excellence and unwavering Warfighter focus helps our customers meet their mission goals.
PatchPlus Consulting, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
If this position is not the perfect fit for you but you would love to work for PatchPlus, we would be happy to consider you for future opportunities. Submit your cover letter and resume to our recruiting team by email, indicating your area of expertise, and we will reach out when we have an opening that matches your skill set.
At PatchPlus, we are deeply committed to our employee-owners and value them like family. We understand each member brings unique talents and gifts to the company, and we seek to nurture an atmosphere of mutual respect where each member’s input and contributions are valued. We prove our commitment to our team members through a myriad of company programs and opportunities, not the least of which is our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
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PatchPlus is headquartered in New Jersey and has a vast presence throughout the US. We provide both on- and off-site services for tactical, operational, and strategic programs.
