DARPA Senior Scientist & Engineer

10 Aug 2026

Vacancy expired!

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering, scientific, and program management support services. We are at the forefront of breakthrough technology development and demonstration programs in multiple areas, including hypersonics, Unmanned Air Vehicle and Autonomous Systems, advanced sensors, propulsion, aircraft and space science systems.Amentum is currently seeking talented, enthusiastic, and dynamic individuals to support DARPA and Space Development Agency in formulating, coordinating, monitoring, and transitioning advanced research and development programs to the U.S. military. Applicants must possess superior oral and written communications skills. Candidates should be self-starters capable of working both independently and as part of a team.Desired areas of initial technical exposure include:

Air systems

Ground systems

Maritime systems

Space Systems

Technical and management responsibilities may include:

Providing technical support in monitoring the execution of advanced technology development and prototype demonstration programs

Performing independent technical assessments and feasibility analyses of new technologies and system designs

Attending, monitoring, and reporting on system field testing and demonstrations

Supporting technical interchange meetings and design reviews

Developing and running simulation models

Support the Identifying and implementing new program concepts

Providing program management and acquisition support

Authoring program status briefings and technical reports

CONUS travel - 25%

Minimum Qualifications:

Sr Level: BS with 13-20 years or MS with 10 years

Experience in relevant commercial or defense-related systems development programs

Managed and lead small IPT and employees requiring annual salary reviews

Ability to obtain a Secret clearance Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret clearance

Ability to work in a dynamic team environment

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Desired qualifications:

Experience in commercial or defense-related technology research and/or development programs

An active Secret and ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.EEO is the Law Poster (http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocselfprintposter.pdf)EEO is the Law Poster Supplement

Full-time
  • ID: #50228469
  • State: Virginia Arlington 22201 Arlington USA
  • City: Arlington
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Showed: 2023-08-10
  • Deadline: 2023-10-09
  • Category: Et cetera