Senior Hardware Engineer, Space Systems — Clearance Eligible

Amentum; Vandenberg SFB (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Hardware Engineer Senior to support the Space Force Range contract (SFRC) in California. The role focuses on designing integrated solutions, and coordinating hardware/software interfaces across subsystems while addressing performance, interoperability and lifecycle concerns.

The candidate should have 8+ years in systems engineering, a DoD Secret clearance, and a strong background in communications instrumentation. Weekend work and security clearance requirements may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, MIS, or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering or related engineering field.
• Experience working with computer hardware, operating system software and desktop applications with a concentration in communications instrumentation.
• Experience working with design principles and applications.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop integrated solutions to meet business requirements or enhance performance.
• Integrates the hardware and software functions within the Communications subsystem and coordinates across all LTRS subsystems.
• Analyzes potential systems and prepares supporting documentation for current and future performance, stability, interoperability, and systems management/life cycle issues.
• Analyzes, decomposes, and allocates requirements from the subsystem level down through the CI level to specific projects.
• Analyzes rangedeficiencies to identify and prioritize proposed projects to address those deficiencies.
• Applies advanced methods, theories and research techniques and assists in the development, implementation and documentation of impact assessments, architecture change recommendations and CONOPS change recommendations.
• Provides technical consultation and expertise on communications systems modeling and simulation.
• Supports other duties as assigned.

Skills

Conflict management

Diplomacy

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, MIS, or related field

Job description

Amentum seeks a Hardware Engineer Senior to support the Space Force Range contract (SFRC) in California. The role focuses on designing integrated solutions, and coordinating hardware/software interfaces across subsystems while addressing performance, interoperability and lifecycle concerns.

The candidate should have 8+ years in systems engineering, a DoD Secret clearance, and a strong background in communications instrumentation. Weekend work and security clearance requirements may apply.