DARPA TTO Satellite Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) Lead

Amentum•Arlington, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering, scientific, and program management support services to some of the top agencies in the U.S. government, including the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the intelligence community. Amentum is seeking a mid- to senior-level engineer / scientist with experience in satellite assembly, integration & test (AI&T) across the full program lifecycle. The preferred work location will be on-site at the client location (Ballston neighborhood of Arlington VA), however, arrangements for some degree of hybrid work may be possible. Up to 25% of local and periodic travel to Albuquerque, New Mexico will be required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or higher in scientific or technological discipline and at-least 10 years of relevant experience.
Must have an active US Government Secret Security Clearance. Please note US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
Demonstrated experience with satellite AI&T, specifically management and execution of AI&T activities across full program lifecycle
Familiarity with satellite manufacturing and quality assurance best practices
Demonstrated professionalism, maturity, sound judgement, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary for daily interactions with a Government Program Manager, other technical support personnel, and executive-level audiences in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently or in a team setting as circumstances dictate

Nice To Haves

Master of Science degree in a relevant scientific or technological discipline
Active US Government Top Secret security clearance, with ability to obtain SCI access
Prior experience working with Kirtland AFB and familiarity with associated integration and satellite bus ground testing facilities

Responsibilities

Support a Government program manager (PM) with technical oversight of very low earth orbit (VLEO) satellite technology development
Serve as an AI&T subject matter expert (SME) and/or co-lead on government team AI&T Integrated Product Team (IPT)
Provide technical oversight and management of AI&T activities across full program lifecycle
Perform the assessment and implementation of best practices for satellite manufacturing processes and quality assurance
Support Government PMs in developing additional space-based program concepts and efforts
Support technical interchange meetings and design reviews
Support program experimentation and testing efforts, to include providing inputs to the preparation of experiment / test plans and coordination with performers, government agents, test ranges, and test facilities
Author program briefings and technical reports
Provide overarching support to program to include, as needed, attending biweekly calls for performers, attending major reviews, drafting PowerPoint charts and memorandums for DARPA and transition partners, attending transition partner meetings and internal DARPA team meetings