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Turn the impossible into reality

Amentum partners with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to push the boundaries of what’s possible, accelerating breakthroughs that protect our nation, strengthen global stability, and shape the technologies the world will rely on tomorrow.

If you’re driven by curiosity, inspired by mission, and ready to work at the edge of innovation, you’ll find your next challenge here.

Amentum is proud to support that mission across seven DARPA offices, delivering the talent, technical expertise, and operational excellence needed to transform visionary ideas into real-world capability.

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Trusted execution for high‑risk, high‑reward innovation

Amentum is proud of partner with DARPA, which is unlike any other research organization. It rejects incremental progress and instead pursues transformational breakthroughs that redefine what the U.S. military, and often the world, can do. Its work sets the stage for entirely new technological frontiers that reshape how we defend, operate, and innovate.

At Amentum, you’ll contribute to programs that:

Advance national security
Push scientific and engineering boundaries
Shape technologies that often become part of everyday civilian life
Bring together innovators across government, academia, and industry

This is work with purpose, impact, and legacy.

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Six offices. One mission. Infinite possibility.

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Biological Technologies Office (BTO)

Driving biotech innovation with Amentum experts in bioengineering and biodefense.

Defense Sciences Office (DSO)

Pushing the boundaries of foundational science for national security.

Information Processing Techniques Office (IPTO)

AI, cyber, and computing breakthroughs, powered by Amentum innovators.

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Multi X Office (MXO)

Disrupting how technology is developed and used by applying the physical sciences to deliver novel, mission-relevant capabilities.

Strategic Technology Office (STO)

Integrating technologies into game‑changing multi‑domain capabilities.

Tactical Technology Office (TTO)

Advancing next‑gen tactical systems with Amentum’s elite engineering talent.

Open roles across DARPA

Logistics Lead	TOP SECRET	Arlington, Virginia
Information System Security Officer (ISSO)	TOP SECRET	Sunnyvale, California
Industrial Base & Production Economics Analyst	SECRET	Arlington, Virginia
DARPA TTO Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Architecture Development Lead	SECRET	Arlington, Virginia
DARPA Junior Action Officer	TOP SECRET	Arlington, Virginia
DARPA Junior Engineer	TOP SECRET	Arlington, Virginia
DARPA Program Scheduler & Analyst	SECRET	Arlington, Virginia
DARPA Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer SETA	TS/SCI	Arlington, Virginia
DARPA Tactical Technology Office (TTO) Satellite Software Development Support Lead	SECRET	Arlington, Virginia
DARPA – Tactical Technology Office (TTO) Broad Agency Announcement Coordinator & Acquisition Support Specialist	SECRET	Arlington, Virginia
DARPA – Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) Senior Subject Matter Expert	SECRET	Arlington, Virginia
DARPA – Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) Senior Science Advisor	SECRET	Arlington, Virginia
DARPA – Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) Senior Scientist	SECRET	Arlington, Virginia
DARPA SETA Physical Chemist/Materials Scientist SME	SECRET	Arlington, Virginia
DARPA – Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) Functional Expert	SECRET	Arlington, Virginia
DARPA TTO Satellite Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) Lead	SECRET	Arlington, Virginia
DARPA TTO Space-Based Communications & Testing Support Engineer	TOP SECRET	Arlington, Virginia

Amentum's culture of excellence

We realize breakthroughs by continuously reinventing

We apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress.

We deliver on goals by meeting commitments

We sweat the details, because success on even the largest projects requires consistently and ethically delivering on our promises with quality and integrity.

We take on challenges with courage

We willingly lean into challenges with the confidence of previous successes and with the conviction that, together, we can conquer anything we face.

We Embrace Collaboration & Employee Engagement

We actively seek to learn from others, knowing that the most future-ready solutions are built from communities that respect and include the broadest range of perspectives.t.

We believe safety and well-being are integral to success

Physical and emotional security and development are fundamental principles that govern every Amentum workplace and underpin the commitments we make to our communities and planet.

Ready to learn more about what it's like to be Team Amentum?

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More than a job, it's a calling

This mission demands the brightest minds across multiple disciplines. Whether you're leading complex programs, advancing AI safety, strengthening cyber resilience, or analyzing sensitive data, your expertise will directly shape the future of national defense. With Amentum, you’ll work shoulder to shoulder with DARPA’s trailblazers—where your role is not just a job family, but part of a larger family committed to breakthroughs that matter. Join us and take your career further in an environment that values purpose, agility, and long-term impact.

Program & Project Management

Science & Research

Systems & Software Engineering

Cybersecurity & Information Assurance

Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Tech

Special Access Program Support

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Why Amentum?

Because we don’t just offer jobs, we offer purpose. At Amentum, you’ll be backed by a global leader known for stability, integrity, and mission-first focus. We empower our teams with the tools, trust, and support they need to thrive on the most advanced, high-impact programs in the world. If you’re ready to keep pushing boundaries, there’s no better place to do it than with Amentum. Let’s keep building the future, together.

Why Now?

Because the next chapter of innovation is already unfolding, and your expertise is needed more than ever. As DARPA’s programs evolve to meet fast-emerging threats and opportunities, this is your moment to stay embedded in the work that’s shaping the future of national security. Amentum is positioned to lead this mission forward, and we want you on the team. The impact is real. The timing is right. Let’s move forward, together.

What to expect from Amentum benefits

Medical, dental & vision

Flexible programs for our employees to choose what's best for them and their families.

Paid time off

PTO program ranging from 10-25 days, depending on the number of years of service with Amentum.

Paid holidays

10 paid holidays/year to help our employees create memories with those that matter most.

Retirement Planning

The 401(K) that allow up to 75% of eligible compensation, along with company match.

Assistance Program

Talk to a counselor, explore online resources, and flourish in all aspects of your life.

Mobility program

Our team is dedicated to helping you grow and thrive in your career here at Amentum.