Operational Engineering Advisor

About the role

Amentum is seeking an Operational Engineering Advisor to support the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC). The role provides wide-ranging technical support to the Range Operations department, covering Range user planning functions up to and including critical customer liaison and stakeholder tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate communication and collaboration between Range customers, Space Launch Delta 30 at Vandenberg Space Force Base and Delta 45 at Patrick Space Force Base, and all SFRC stakeholders including the Integrated Product Teams.
• Provide technical support to Range Operations planning functions, including recommended inputs to the Universal Documentation System (UDS).
• Attend formal meetings and give technical assistance and comprehensive summaries to Range Operations.
• Help synchronize Range users' expectations with the government's interpretation of requirements and Range capabilities.
• Advise and support Range Users through the submission and processing of requirements and documentation via the UDS process and other SLD 30 processes.
• Coordinate solutions to user requirements, identify capability shortfalls, and notify the Government Liaison and affected stakeholders in writing of customer issues.
• Provide regular status updates and progress reports on task assignments, and support other internal engineering tasks such as annual spend plans.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science in Science, Technical, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM), or a combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a technical position.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance, including U.S. citizenship.
• Solid interpersonal communication skills and strong technical aptitude.

Required skills

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools.
• Experience with Test, Requirements, Systems and Integration Engineering teams.
• Knowledge of the VSFB Range instrumentation preferred.
• Experience organizing and maintaining documentation.

What we offer

• Annual starting salary of $75,000-$85,000, depending on geography, skills, education and experience.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, educational reimbursement and parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan, tax-saving options, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance.