NGE - Program Deputy Engineer IRES - SSFB/HSV

Amentum; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is hiring a Program Deputy Engineer (PDE) for the Next Generation Environment (NGE) at Schriever Space Force Base, CO or Redstone Arsenal, AL. The PDE will serve as a principal technical authority, guiding design, integration, and delivery of a digital infrastructure foundation enabling a secure, connected ecosystem.

The role partners with senior stakeholders to translate capabilities into a Unified Digital Ecosystem, establishes engineering governance, and mentors future leaders while

Qualifications

• Must have 12+ years of general (full-time) work experience.
• Must have 10+ years of progressive engineering or IT experience.
• Must have 3+ years in a senior strategic or architectural leadership role.
• Must have at least 3 years of experience coordinating planning events with key stakeholders, to include Government senior leadership.
• Must have proven experience developing and implementing a multi-year technology strategy and roadmap for a large-scale enterprise.
• Must have experience with DoD acquisition processes and long-range strategic planning.
• Must have a current DoW IAT Level 2 or higher certification.
• Must have demonstrated experience in Agile Methodologies within the MDA.
• Must have an active DoW Top Secret Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the long-term technical vision and multi-year engineering roadmaps for NGE, aligning architectural runway with MDA mission requirements.
• Act as the primary technical integrator across hybrid cloud, enterprise networks, Zero Trust cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and modeling/simulation domains.
• Drive the adoption of MBSE to establish authoritative data sources of truth and streamline capability delivery.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to senior MDA leadership and civilian stakeholders.
• Define, govern, and enforce rigorous systems engineering and architectural standards, delegating execution to domain-specific leads.
• Forecast Work Packages, resolve technical/resource conflicts, and streamline talent pipelines with PMO.
• Lead R&D initiatives to evaluate emerging technologies and drive DevSecOps automation culture.
• Mentor senior engineers and CAMs to cultivate future mission leaders.

Skills

12+ years general work

10+ years progressive eng/IT

3+ years strategic leadership

3+ years planning with government

multi-year tech strategy/roadmap

DoD acquisition experience

DoW IAT Level 2 certification

Agile in MDA

Active DoW Top Secret Clearance

Education

Master's degree or higher in STEM

Job description

Position Title: NGE - Program Deputy Engineer

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO or Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: DoW Top Secret

Shift: Day shift

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Description of Duties:

As the Program Deputy Engineer (PDE) for the Next Generation Environment (NGE), you will serve as a principal technical authority and visionary leader for the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. In this high-impact role, you will drive the design, integration, and delivery of the digital infrastructure foundation enabling a secure, connected, and integrated ecosystem for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).

The PDE partners closely with senior civilian and contractor stakeholders to translate complex capabilities into a Unified Digital Ecosystem-bridging hybrid cloud, enterprise networks, identity, cybersecurity, automation, and modeling and simulation (M&S). You will establish engineering governance, champion innovation, and mentor the next generation of technical leaders.

Strategic NGE Technical Leadership:

• Develop and maintain the long-term technical vision and multi-year engineering roadmaps for NGE, aligning architectural runway with MDA mission requirements.

Unified Digital Ecosystem Integration:

• Act as the primary technical integrator across hybrid cloud, enterprise networks, Zero Trust cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and modeling/simulation (M&S) domains.

Digital Engineering & MBSE Governance:

• Drive the adoption of digital engineering principles, leveraging Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to establish authoritative data sources of truth and streamline capability delivery.

Stakeholder Advisory & Collaboration:

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to senior MDA leadership and civilian stakeholders, translating highly complex infrastructure and platform engineering concepts into actionable business and mission decisions.

Engineering Standards & Guardrails:

• Define, govern, and enforce rigorous systems engineering and architectural standards, delegating execution to domain-specific engineering leads while maintaining overall technical integration.

Resource & Pipeline Optimization:

• Partner with PMO and engineering leads to forecast Work Packages (WPs), resolve technical or organizational resource conflicts, and streamline technical talent pipelines.

R&D and DevSecOps Champion:

• Lead R&D initiatives to evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., Infrastructure-as-Code, API-driven architectures, observability platforms) and drive a culture of continuous DevSecOps automation.

Mentorship & Career Progression:

• Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture by mentoring senior engineering staff, technical leads, and Control Account Managers (CAMs) to cultivate future mission leaders.

Basic Requirements:

• Must have 12 , or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
  • May be reduced with completion of advanced education
• Must have 10 , or more, years of progressive experience in engineering or IT
• Must have 3 , or more, years in a senior strategic or architectural leadership role
• Must have at least 3 years of experience in orchestrating and executing planning events with key stakeholders, to include Government senior leadership.
• Must have proven experience developing and implementing a multi-year technology strategy and roadmap for a large-scale enterprise.
• Must have experience with DoD acquisition processes and long-range strategic planning.
• Must have a current DoW IAT Level 2 or higher certification.
• Must have demonstrated experience in Agile Methodologies within the MDA.
• Must have an active DoW Top Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

• Have a master's degree or higher in a STEM field from an accredited university.
• Have demonstrated experience leading a Digital Engineering transformation, including the implementation of digital twins, authoritative sources of truth, or other simulation-driven design and verification methodologies.
• Have demonstrated experience in leading innovation and R&D projects from conception to implementation.
• Have experience in full systems life cycle, strategic planning, and project management methodologies.
• Have experience mentoring employees to identify value and continuous improvement performance.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Compensation Details:

$175,000 - $200,000

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:

08/28/2026 - 09/08/2026

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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