Senior Space Mission & Propulsion Systems Expert

Amentum; United States; Ibrido; USD 175.000 - 195.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Descrizione del lavoro

Amentum is seeking a highly experienced Space Mission and Propulsion Subject Matter Expert to support DARPA in formulating, assessing, executing, and transitioning advanced space technology programs. The role spans propulsion, spacecraft systems, mission design, and operational concepts for high‑impact government programs.

Based in Arlington, VA with remote work options, the candidate will integrate across engineering disciplines, evaluate architectures, and lead technical reviews and risk

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline with 7+ years of relevant spacecraft, propulsion, mission engineering, or related technical experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in spacecraft propulsion areas (chemical, electric, nuclear, electrothermal) with broader spacecraft engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of spacecraft systems engineering and interactions across propulsion, structures, thermal, power, avionics, comms, and guidance/navigation/control.

Mansioni

• Serve as a primary technical advisor supporting DARPA program managers, leadership, performers, IPTs, and external R&D stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership in advanced spacecraft propulsion systems.
• Conduct independent assessments of emerging technologies, architectures, and system designs, including trade studies and risk evaluations.
• Support formulation, maturation, and execution of advanced R&D concepts.
• Coordinate test and experiment planning, execution, and analysis with technical teams.

Conoscenze

Spacecraft propulsion

Orbital mechanics

Systems engineering

Technical leadership

Trade studies

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physics

Master’s degree or PhD (Desirable)

Descrizione del lavoro

Amentum is seeking a highly experienced Space Mission and Propulsion Subject Matter Expert to support DARPA in formulating, assessing, executing, and transitioning advanced space technology programs. The role spans propulsion, spacecraft systems, mission design, and operational concepts for high‑impact government programs.

Based in Arlington, VA with remote work options, the candidate will integrate across engineering disciplines, evaluate architectures, and lead technical reviews and risk