Purpose and Impact:

Amentum is currently seeking an Sr SME Engineer to join our dynamic team in the Arlington, VA area. This position requires an active DoD TS/SCI security clearance that has been adjudicated in the last 5 years or designated CE and the ability to obtain and maintain special accesses.

Work Schedule: Work is performed Monday – Friday

Essential Responsibilities:

• Serve as expert advisor on behalf of the customer in various communication planning working groups; review meetings and technical exchanges with vendors, subcontractors and mission partners; Work closely with vendors, subcontractors, and mission partners to resolve operational, technical and supply chain constraints.  

• Advise the customer on the development of technical approaches to solving integration and interoperability related problems; to include formulation and execution of acquisition strategies.

• Provide subject matter expertise (SME) on RF systems, performance and spectrum matter to include HF, VHF, UHF, SHF and EHF/ AEHF systems.

• Provide technical expertise using knowledge of RF communications systems and their relationships with other telecommunications networks to review and advise on policies, directives, plans, and CONOPS.

• Develop and present briefings and/or technical papers, to convey strategic vision of organizational policies, project status, objectives, and strategic milestones to senior officials; identify and quantify risks that would affect the quality, timeliness, and cost of project services and deliverables; recommend risk avoidance and mitigation plans.

• Author researched quality document packages, formulate Courses of Action (COA’s), and draft recommendations for customer and senior decision makers that may have broad organizational or interagency impact.

• Apply technical expertise to analyze, evaluate, and make recommendations to support integration of fixes, modifications, and enhancements into future and existing operational architecture. 

• Work with the client to determine operational requirements for future system capabilities; model use cases, produce conceptual designs, develop technology integration strategies, design systems architectures; support the design, planning, and testing of new systems; ensure new systems are properly installed and brought on-line for operational use; coordinate installation team efforts to ensure schedules are met.

• Generate activities to ensure knowledge creation/sharing and integration within and across the client mission space as appropriate.

• May lead complex projects from requirements development through design and acquisition, culminating in stakeholder operational test and acceptance. 

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Active TS security clearance with SCI eligibility is required with adjudication within the last 5 years or designated CE and the ability to obtain and maintain special accesses.

• BS degree in Engineering, Science, Telecommunications, Project Management, or related discipline with a minimum of (15) years of relevant satellite communications work experience gained in related industry, federal or military career field.

• 15 years’ programmatic, policy or operational experience with DoD or Federal communications-electronic systems and voice, video, and data networks.

• Significant familiarity with MILSATCOM systems and associated COMSEC devices with the ability to demonstrate proficiency in satellite communications principles, technical analysis, and problem solving.

• Position requires advanced writing and speaking/presentation skills, exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.  

• Position requires 20-30% travel per year.

Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Minimum Education: BS

Minimum Years of Experience: 15

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS degree in Engineering, Science, Telecommunications, Project Management, or related discipline with (20+) years of relevant satellite communications work experience gained in related industry, federal or military career field.

• 20+ years’ programmatic, policy or operational experience with DoD or Federal communications-electronic systems and voice, video, and data networks.

• Experience gained in a DoD joint staff assignment.

• Experience briefing executive level government officials.

• Experience with government emergency communications systems.

• SME in RF communication systems.  

• System Acquisition or PPBE experience

Compensation Details:

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:

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.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.