Radar/Optics Engineering Supervisor

Amentum; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits (401(k))

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Radar/Optics Engineering Supervisor to lead the ER Launch & Test Range efforts for the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC). You will guide a multidisciplinary team of engineers, analysts, and technicians to meet program objectives and ensure timely delivery.

Responsibilities include allocating tasks, mentoring staff, coordinating with stakeholders, and providing cost and schedule estimates. The role requires DoD clearance eligibility, strong leadership, and exceptional

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in STEM required.
• 5+ years of radar and optics engineering experience.
• Experience with ER LTRS instrumentation preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance (U.S. citizenship).

Responsibilities

• Lead Radar/Optics team to meet SFRC objectives.
• Assign work to qualified personnel and monitor schedules.
• Support sustainment, maintenance and operation of the LTRS.
• Provide cost and schedule estimates for engineering efforts.
• Prepare progress reports and briefings for management.
• Develop annual performance appraisals and goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Time management

Mentoring

Customer relations

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Tools

Windows-based systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Radar/Optics Engineering Supervisor to support the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC).

Essential Functions

• Primarily Lead Radar/Optics team activity for the Eastern Launch & Test Range (ER) to accomplish the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC) objectives and requirements
• Guide team members in understanding company vision and principles and work in concert with other engineering and department stakeholders to ensure successful planning and execution of engineering activities
• Make work assignments to ensure qualified personnel are available to meet schedules and responsibilities
• Support engineering efforts to support sustainment, maintenance, and operation of the LTRS
• Ensure personnel are properly trained to execute their responsibilities and receive initial and recurring guidance, coaching, mentoring, instructions, and direction needed to ensure quality and timely service
• Support execution and improvements to SFRC Engineering processes and procedures
• Utilize resource management data tools to identify and resolve resource issues and support escalation and communication to management
• Identify and support the resolution of technical 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 department and program management of anticipated performance success, issues, improvement initiatives, as well as recognizing personnel through the Amentum Recognition Program
• Provide cost and schedule estimates for various engineering efforts and task proposals
• Management of time accountability via company timekeeping system with approval responsibilities and resolution of any timecard issues in accordance with Amentum processes
• Development of annual performance appraisals for each employee and the development of yearly team and individual goals
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Strong organizational skills with ability to effectively manage competing demands, prioritize appropriately, and oversee multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written for presentation and facilitation activities
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment with both internal and external customers is essential
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Solid interpersonal skills to interact with customers, senior level personnel and all team members
• Solid leadership skills
• Able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with the customers, superiors, peers, and subordinates
• Dedication to achieving outstanding customer results
• Ability and willingness to mentor personnel assigned to your group as engineers, analysts, and technicians

Required Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math)
• 5+ years of engineering experience with the emphasis on Radar and Optics systems.
• Familiarization with ER LTRS instrumentation systems and sites.
• Familiarization with:
  • System design process
  • Requirements reviews
  • Design reviews
  • Build and implementation
  • Formal testing
• Experience understanding and providing cost and scheduling estimates–preferred
• Experience working with Windows based computer systems and components and Office tool suite

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific task or mission requirements
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License

Compensation Details:

$125,000 to $130,000

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:

• 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.

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