DARPA TTO GNC Architecture Development Lead

About the role

Amentum is seeking a mid- to senior-level engineer or scientist with experience in Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) architecture development for DARPA's Tactical Technology Office (TTO). The role works closely with Government Program Managers and supports program concepts, experiments and test activities. On-site presence at the Ballston neighborhood of Arlington, VA is preferred, with some hybrid arrangements possible, and about 25% travel.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical support and independent assessments to Government Program Managers
• Help identify, develop and evaluate new program concepts and technology initiatives
• Lead technical interchange meetings, integrated product teams and design reviews
• Support program experimentation and testing, including test plans and coordination with performers, government stakeholders, test ranges and facilities
• Evaluate technical progress, risks and program execution across multiple performers
• Write technical reports, program briefings, memoranda and decision-support materials
• Support transition planning with military Services, Combatant Commands and other partners
• Take part in performer calls, major reviews, internal DARPA meetings and stakeholder engagements

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical, computer engineering or a related field
• At least 12 years of professional experience
• Active US Government Secret security clearance (US citizenship required)
• 5+ years developing GNC, flight control, navigation, autopilot and/or power electronics systems of aerospace vehicles as an individual contributor, project lead or chief engineer
• Experience in a Department of War R&D organization or acquisition organization, and/or as a performer for them
• Proven experience leading cross-functional engineering teams

Required skills

• Strong written and verbal communication, able to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
• Professionalism and judgment in working with Program Managers, technical staff and executive-level audiences
• Highly desired: Doctorate, active Top Secret clearance with SCI access, experience with hypersonic or high-speed aerospace platforms, familiarity with DoW programming and acquisition processes, and experience with system architecture trades, modeling and simulation, verification and validation, or flight test campaigns

What we offer

• Compensation range of $150K-$270K
• 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