DARPA – Biological Technologies Office (BTO) Robotics Engineer Support

Amentum-posted 1 day ago

Full-time • Mid Level

Onsite • Arlington, TX

5,001-10,000 employees

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Amentum is seeking an experienced professional to support BTO as a Robotics Engineer / Scientist on a program focused on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC). This position will be part of a Government Program Manager’s (PM’s) multi-disciplinary Scientific, Engineering, and Technical Assistance (SETA) support team, and will involve developing innovative program concepts over iterations that incorporate feedback from peers and leadership. You will collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) in medicine and machine learning to deliver advanced autonomous technologies to field operators, such as combat medics and surgeons, to improve warfighter mortality rates. This role requires a skilled engineer with experience designing, training, prototyping, and testing autonomous robotic systems across air, land, and sea applications.

Working closely with a DARPA PM, providing specialized technical expertise and dedicating your time to helping them develop, justify (or contradict), and refine their ideas
Supporting the development and management of current and future biomedical programs in BTO; providing direct support to a DARPA PM including the development of new start programs, the source selection process, and assessing performer progress towards program goals
Assessing whether new ideas submitted to the BTO office-wide Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) are technically sound, aligned with BTO goals, and address topics not being addressed by ongoing programs or other published solicitations
Keeping abreast of state-of-the art results in fields relevant the DARPA program being supported
Evaluating performer progress on R&D programs based on performance metrics and agreed upon goals and objectives
Engaging with relevant communities including stakeholders, transitions partners, and current and potential performers

Master’s degree (MS) or Doctorate (PhD) in an engineering field - preferably in robotics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field
At least 2 years of relevant experience developing autonomous systems (UAV, UGV, and UUV) at different payload and dexterity levels
Expertise with perception sensor systems and large-scale signal acquisition and analysis using cutting-edge machine learning tools.
Advanced proficiency in Python and C++, strong familiarity with robotics frameworks like Robot Operating System (ROS)
Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles, especially in control systems and sensor integration
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
Please note US citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
Strong technical writing skills, the ability to communicate complex scientific ideas to broad audiences, and ability to quickly digest basic and applied research
The demonstrated professionalism, maturity, sound judgement, and excellent communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills necessary for daily interactions with executive-level audiences in a dynamic, high-visibility environment
Ability to work independently or in a team setting as circumstances dictate, across a variety of tasks
Sufficient breadth of experience and expertise to make critical assessments of diverse technologies across a range of applications
Ability to work on-site at full-time at DARPA in Arlington, VA

PhD in an engineering field - preferably in robotics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field
Active Top Secret security clearance
Please note US citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
Experience with designing systems for medical applications; knowledge in FDA medical device approval processes
Experience competing in or managing robotics competitions
Prior experience at DARPA and/or experience in a R&D environment

We offer multiple health care options so you can select the one that suits your needs.
Our 401K requires no vesting periods for company matching funds.
You’ll receive 10 federal holidays that can easily be adjusted to your beliefs.

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