Ousw(r&e) And Darpa Hypersonics Senior Technical Advisor
Amentum
Arlington, VA, US
Base: $250k-$300k annually; bonus/equity: not spec...
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Hypersonic vehicle systems expertise
Technology development program management
Strategic roadmap formulation
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Amentum is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor for Hypersonics to provide expert counsel to the Senior Official for Scaled Hypersonics at the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in hypersonics and a Master’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline, with a salary range of $250K-$300K.
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Job Summary
The role serves as a Senior Subject Matter Expert advising the Senior Official for Scaled Hypersonics on the full breadth of the US Defense Hypersonic Enterprise.
Candidates will be responsible for identifying research activities across government agencies, industry, and academia while formulating new concepts for technology demonstration.
The position offers an annual salary range between $250K and $300K along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement matching, and educational reimbursement.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Amentum is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor for Hypersonics to provide expert counsel to the Senior Official for Scaled Hypersonics at the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in hypersonics and a Master’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline, with a salary range of $250K-$300K.
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Salary
Base: $250K-$300K annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, parental leave, stock purchase plan
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Hypersonic vehicle systems expertise
Technology development program management
Strategic roadmap formulation
DoD and intelligence community liaison
POM planning and funding assessments
Nice-to-have
Mentoring junior technical staff
Collaboration with FFRDCs and academia
Experience with foreign threat assessment
Executive-level stakeholder communication
Key Requirements
Master of Science in relevant scientific discipline
20 years of relevant experience
Active TS/SCI security clearance
US citizenship required
Background in applied technology and complex systems