Darpa Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer Seta

Amentum

Arlington, VA, USA
$175k-$195k
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Spacecraft propulsion technical leadership
Independent technical assessments
New program concept identification
** Amentum is seeking a Darpa Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer to support DARPA in formulating and transitioning advanced R&D programs related to spacecraft propulsion. The role requires significant experience in propulsion design and technical leadership, with a focus on innovation and collaboration. This is a full-time position based in Arlington, VA, with the possibility of remote work. **

Job Summary

  • Serve as a primary support contractor to DARPA Program Managers, DARPA leadership, performers, integrated product teams (IPTs), and the research and development communities across industry, academia, and the Government.
  • Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in spacecraft propulsion, performing independent technical assessments of new technologies and system designs.
  • Offerings include 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, and pet insurance.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Amentum is seeking a Darpa Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer to support DARPA in formulating and transitioning advanced R&D programs related to spacecraft propulsion. The role requires significant experience in propulsion design and technical leadership, with a focus on innovation and collaboration. This is a full-time position based in Arlington, VA, with the possibility of remote work. **

Salary

$175K-$195K

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Spacecraft propulsion technical leadership
  • Independent technical assessments
  • New program concept identification
  • Support testing efforts
  • Translate requirements to R&D objectives
  • Technical interchange meetings and design reviews
  • Author program briefings and technical reports
  • Program management and acquisition support

Nice-to-have

  • Foster a culture of innovation
  • Creative solutions in dynamic environment
  • Self-starters capable of working independently

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience
  • Demonstrated experience in spacecraft propulsion design
  • Demonstrated technical leadership experience
  • Familiarity with classical systems engineering processes
  • Ability to quickly identify and resolve program execution risks
  • Active US Government TS/SCI Clearance

Work Rights

Active US Government TS/SCI Clearance

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