Junior Systems Engineer for Advanced Tech Demos

Amentum; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

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 entry-level engineers to support DARPA's Tactical Technology Office in Arlington, VA. This full-time, on-site role offers collaboration with government PMs and IPTs on technology demonstration programs, with domestic travel up to ~20%.

A background in engineering disciplines and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance are required. Responsibilities include SETA support, reviews, and documentation, plus coordination across industry, academia, and government partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering, scientific, or technical discipline
• 1 year of relevant experience
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. Please note US citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Basic understanding of technologies related to systems/equipment support and test & evaluation for DoW programs
• Demonstrated experience in a TTO relevant area (systems engineering, aerospace and propulsion engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, etc.)
• Professionalism, maturity, sound judgment, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with executive-level audiences
• Ability to work independently or in a team
• Strong writing skills; highly organized with attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Providing Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) to DARPA in the execution of advanced technology, research, and prototype demonstration programs
• Providing technical support to DARPA PMs, performers, IPTs, and associated R&D communities across industry, academia, and government
• Identifying and translating requirements into technology research and development objectives
• Providing overarching support to programs, including attending biweekly calls, major reviews, drafting programmatic documentation for DARPA and transition partners
• Attending transition partner meetings and internal DARPA team meetings
• Supporting technical interchange meetings and design reviews
• Supporting program experimentation and testing efforts, including preparation of experiment/test plans and coordination with performers, government agents, and test facilities
• Contributing to program briefings and technical documentation and reports

Skills

Systems engineering

Aerospace engineering

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Computer science

AI/ML

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering/scientific/technical discipline

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Amentum is seeking entry-level engineers to support DARPA's Tactical Technology Office in Arlington, VA. This full-time, on-site role offers collaboration with government PMs and IPTs on technology demonstration programs, with domestic travel up to ~20%.

A background in engineering disciplines and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance are required. Responsibilities include SETA support, reviews, and documentation, plus coordination across industry, academia, and government partners.