[Hiring] DARPA SETA Surface and Subsurface Engineer @Amentum

Role Description

Amentum is currently seeking talented, enthusiastic, and dynamic individuals to support DARPA in formulating, monitoring, and transitioning advanced research and development programs to the U.S. military in multiple areas, including:

• Hypersonics
• Propulsion
• Sensors
• Electronic warfare (EW)
• Effects
• Autonomy
• AI
• Material sciences
• Marine engineering
• Aerodynamics
• Hydrodynamics
• Systems engineering
• Cybersecurity
• Software for air, ground, surface, subsurface, space, biological, and information systems

This is a full-time position based in Arlington, VA with the opportunity for remote work.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) to DARPA in the execution of advanced technology, research, and prototype demonstration programs.
• Serve as a primary support contractor to DARPA Program Managers, DARPA leadership, performers, integrated product teams (IPTs), and the research and development communities across industry, academia, and the Government.
• Support the identifying and implementing of new program concepts.
• Provide program management and acquisition support.
• Identify and translate requirements into technology research and development objectives.
• Perform independent technical assessments of new technologies and system designs, including evaluation of alternatives, trade studies, and cost-benefit analyses.
• Support technical interchange meetings and design reviews.
• Support program experimentation and testing efforts, including preparation of experiment/test plans and coordination with performers, government agents, test ranges, and test facilities.
• Author program briefings and technical reports.
• Travel up to approximately 25% of the time.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field with a minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Experience in relevant surface or subsurface engineering for commercial or defense-related technology research and/or development programs.
• Ability to provide practical and creative solutions in a dynamic work environment, while working effectively with a team.
• Technical leadership experience and superior oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a rapidly evolving environment.
• Familiarity with classical systems engineering processes and procedures.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret and TS/SCI US Government Clearance.
• US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret and TS/SCI Clearance.

Requirements

• Military and/or DARPA program support experience.
• Ability to quickly identify and resolve program execution risks, mitigations, and issues.
• Self-starter capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Active US Government TS Clearance with SCI eligibility. US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a TS Clearance with SCI eligibility.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.