DARPA – Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) Senior Subject Matter Expert

Amentum•Arlington, VA

1d•$175,000 - $250,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering, scientific, and program management support services to top U.S. government agencies, including DARPA, NASA, DHS, and the intelligence community. This position supports DARPA’s Microsystems Technology Office (MTO), which aims to ensure U.S. technological dominance by pursuing fundamental scientific breakthroughs in areas like Circuit Development (photonic, quantum, organic circuits), Microsystems Manufacturing Ecosystem, and Dual-use by Design. Amentum is seeking a Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the development and execution of programs and strategy within MTO. This is a full-time, on-site position in the Ballston neighborhood of Arlington, VA, with approximately 20% domestic travel required. The role is contingent upon award.

Requirements

Master of Science degree in a relevant engineering, scientific, or technological discipline
At least 20 years of relevant experience
Active Secret security clearance (US citizenship required to obtain and maintain)
Uniquely qualifying research, credentials, or education; universally recognized as the expert/authority in a highly specified scientific area
The mature judgement required to advise senior government personnel on complex scientific and technical matters
Demonstrated ability to make decisions independently on R&D engineering problems and methods, in resolving important questions, and planning and coordinating work
Demonstrated experience in the use of advanced techniques, theories, precepts, and practices in a scientific or technological discipline
The 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

Nice To Haves

PhD degree in a relevant engineering, scientific, or technological discipline
Active Top Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain SCI access (US citizenship required to obtain and maintain)
Experience working with DoD stakeholders, combatant commands, and defense industry partners
Experience with basic and applied research and prior experience as a DARPA Program Manager or senior SETA contractor
Experience managing R&D programs from inception to closeout
Fifteen (15) years of extensive experience, background and knowledge of one or more DARPA programs
Five (5) years of experience working with DARPA Program Managers is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Providing Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) to DARPA in the execution of advanced technology, research, and prototype demonstration programs
Providing technical and strategic support and insight to DARPA Program Managers, DARPA leadership, performers, integrated product teams (IPTs), and associated research and development communities across industry, academia, and government
Support in identifying, developing, and implementing new program concepts
Providing program management and acquisition support
Leveraging knowledge of the full lifecycle of advanced research and development programs, from concept development and requirements definition through prototyping, testing, evaluation, and transition to operational capability
Identifying and translating requirements into technology research and development objectives
Performing independent technical assessments of new technologies and system designs, including evaluation of alternatives, trade studies, and cost-benefit analyses
Providing overarching support to program/s to include, as needed, attending biweekly calls for performers, attending major reviews, drafting programmatic documentation for DARPA and transition partners, attending transition partner meetings and internal DARPA team meetings
Supporting technical interchange meetings and design reviews
Supporting program experimentation and testing efforts, including preparation of experiment/test plans and coordination with performers, government agents, and test facilities
Author program briefings and technical documentation and reports