Hardware Engineering Supervisor

Amentum company; California; On-site; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Subsystem Hardware Engineering Supervisor to support the Space Force Range Contract. You will lead the Western Range Telemetry and Surveillance team, assign workloads, and mentor staff to meet technical quality and schedule requirements.

The role requires 5+ years in hardware/systems engineering with DoD project lifecycle experience, DoD clearance eligibility, and strong MS Office skills. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field required.
• 3+ years of leadership experience.
• 5+ years in hardware and/or systems engineering with DoD-related lifecycle experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Western Range Subsystems Engineering Telemetry and Surveillance team.
• Generate work assignments to meet task schedules.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to meet Amentum standards.
• Oversee SFRC engineering processes and procedures.
• Develop project priorities and technology road maps.
• Prepare progress reports and briefs for management.
• Support BOE/ROM estimates for new tasks.
• Ensure safety requirements are followed.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Subsystem Hardware Engineering Supervisor to support the Space Force Range Contract

Essential Functions:

• Lead the Western Range (WR) Subsystems Engineering Telemetry and Surveillance team to accomplish the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC) objectives and requirements.
• Generate work assignments to ensure enough qualified personnel are available to meet task schedules and responsibilities.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to guide personnel in meeting Amentum standards for technical quality, customer service and timeliness.
• Ensure employees are properly trained to execute their responsibilities, provide initial and recurring guidance, instructions, and direction.
• Oversee execution of SFRC engineering processes and procedures.
• Provide leadership and guidance in engineering project prioritization and technology road map.
• Identify and resolve issues and handle escalation and communication to management.
• Monitor workflow to ensure delivery of products on time in accordance with SFRC requirements.
• Prepare and provide progress and status reports, and briefings, as required or requested, to inform management of anticipated performance problems, issues, and improvement initiatives.
• Support Basis of Estimates (BOE) and Rough Order Magnitude (ROM) estimates for new sustainment Task Orders.
• Ensure all safety requirements are being followed.
• Management of time accountability with approval responsibilities in accordance with Amentum policies.
• Development of annual performance appraisals for each employee and the development of annual goals.

Required Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment or independently.
• High proficiency with Windows-based computer systems and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Must be able to manage multiple competing priorities and work in a dynamic environment.

Minimum Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (science, technology, engineering or math) field of study required
• 3+ year of leadership experience
• 5+ years of experience in the field of hardware and/or systems engineering, as well as experience in supporting the LTRS with a focus on system design and integration for telemetry and surveillance systems in support of the DoD Engineering project lifecycle.
• Possess an understanding of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC), Space and Missile System Center (SMC), Amentum policies, procedures, organizational responsibilities for requirements review, operations planning, scheduling, and mission execution.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
• Flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship or U.S. naturalization.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required.
• Though this position does not require frequent travel, the ability to travel is required.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with Telemetry data receiving and processing hardware.
• Experience with the configuring of Ethernet switches and network protocols.
• Familiarity with the Systems Engineering lifecycle.
• Previous Range operations support experience.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual starting salary for this position is between $115,000 to $120,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Compensation Details:

$115,000 - $120,000 annually

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. 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
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

10/14/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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