Chief Engineer/Operations Manager

Amentum; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Chief Engineer/Operations Manager to lead Instrumentation Operations & O&M and ROSIE I&M and O&M efforts for the Reagan Test Site contract. You will guide technical teams to ensure mission readiness and schedule adherence.

The role requires advanced degrees and 15+ years in engineering with missile test experience, plus active clearance. You will collaborate with government counterparts and drive improvements in performance and planning.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or a scientific discipline (or Ph.D. with waiver)
• 15+ years in engineering or related field with project/operations management experience
• Familiarity with radar, telemetry, and/or optics concepts and operations
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplined technical teams on complex projects
• Exceptional analytical forecasting and long-term strategy execution in high-pressure environments
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Must have an active Secret clearance and ability to obtain Top-Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Serve as RTS Instrumentation Chief Engineer and Operations Manager in R&D and operational environments
• Lead ROSIE Instrumentation I&M and O&M plans in line with contractual objectives
• Ensure baseline performance with configuration control and change management
• Develop and manage engineering plans, labor estimates, cost projections, and risk assessments
• Oversee and track ECPs and deliverables to meet budget and schedule
• Establish and supervise performance measurement systems and analyze metrics
• Collaborate with leadership and government counterparts to define strategies and meet objectives
• Provide technical guidance for radar, telemetry, and optical systems operations and maintenance

Skills

Experience leadership

Project management

Radar/telemetry/optics familiarity

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Security clearance

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or a scientific discipline

Ph.D. in a related field (3 years waived)

Job description

Contingent key position for upcoming proposal

Are you ready to support critical Army missions and make a lasting impact?

Amentum is seeking a Chief Engineer/Operations Manager to join our team to support the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command. The selected candidate will lead and oversee Instrumentation Operations & O&M and Improvement and Modernization (I&M) efforts supporting the Reagan Test Site Operations, Sustainment, Improvement, and Engineering (ROSIE) contract.

If you excel in collaborative, high-impact environments and are passionate about driving mission success, we want to hear from you. Join Amentum and be part of a team dedicated to innovation, excellence, and shaping the future of Army operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the RTS Instrumentation Chief Engineer and Operations Manager working within a research and development as well as operational environment.

• Lead the development, execution, and maintenance of ROSIE Instrumentation I&M and O&M plans in alignment with contractual objectives.

• Ensure the operational performance baseline is maintained through adherence to approved configuration control and change management procedures.

• Develop and manage engineering efforts, labor estimates, cost projections, and risk assessments relative to ROSIE instrumentation systems.

• Oversee and track the execution and completion of instrumentation-related Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and deliverables to ensure completion within budget and aligned scheduling.

• Establish and supervise performance measurement systems, analyze performance metrics, and recommend improvements.

• Collaborate closely with leadership and government counterparts to define strategies, address challenges, and ensure achievement of project objectives.

• Provide technical guidance for radar, telemetry, and optical systems operations and maintenance to support ROSIE missions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Engineering or a scientific discipline, or a Ph.D. in a related field with three years waived from the experience requirement.

• 15 years of progressively complex experience in engineering or a related scientific discipline, with a background in project and operations management in ballistic missile test mission planning or similar technical fields.

• Demonstrated familiarity with radar, telemetry, and/or optics concepts and operations is required.

• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplined technical teams and manage complex engineering projects.

• Exceptional ability to analyze technical challenges, forecast solutions, and execute long-term strategies in high-pressure environments.

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Must have an active Secret clearance at time of application and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.