Chief Engineer, Autonomous Systems & R&D Leader

Amentum; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead CUxS programs at NSWC Crane in Indiana. This high-impact role combines strategic planning, technical leadership, and hands-on management to deliver results while advancing cutting-edge unmanned systems.

You will own the technical baseline, guide a multidisciplinary team, ensure safety and standards, manage budgets, and collaborate with government stakeholders to translate research into executable engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Aerospace, Systems) required.
• Minimum 15 years in engineering with leadership experience.
• Experience overseeing large-scale engineering projects with proven success.
• Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Provide senior engineering leadership and technical direction across disciplines.
• Own the technical baseline, ensuring rigor, traceability, and design integrity.
• Lead trade studies, design reviews, and risk assessments for system performance.
• Mentor and coordinate a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and industry best practices.
• Oversee budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation across projects.
• Represent engineering in executive meetings and stakeholder engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

Program management

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CUxS software/tools

Engineering analysis tools

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead CUxS programs at NSWC Crane in Indiana. This high-impact role combines strategic planning, technical leadership, and hands-on management to deliver results while advancing cutting-edge unmanned systems.

You will own the technical baseline, guide a multidisciplinary team, ensure safety and standards, manage budgets, and collaborate with government stakeholders to translate research into executable engineering solutions.