Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Amentum is seeking a highly accomplished technical expert to support Navy Aerial Target platforms. The role focuses on investigating complex system failures, leading root cause corrective actions, developing and validating hardware solutions, and communicating engineering findings to program and military stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- End-to-End Problem Resolution: Investigate complex system failures and malfunctions on BQM-177 and BQM-34 aerial targets. Drive the complete engineering lifecycle from Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) through the implementation and field integration of the solution
- Cross-Functional Engineering Leadership: Solve highly complex, multi-disciplinary problems spanning mechanical, aeronautical, and systems engineering domains
- Hands-on Design & Manufacturing: Including expertise in the design, manufacturing, and repair of composite structures. Utilize SolidWorks CAD to rapidly prototype and develop mechanical solutions
- Test & Validation Execution: Develop, author, and independently execute rigorous ground and flight test plans to validate hardware modifications and system upgrades
- Technical Communication: Author definitive engineering reports, position papers, and technical investigations. Effectively brief complex anomalies and proposed solutions to senior program leadership and military stakeholders
- Document all tasking contributions in accordance with technical data and government reporting standards
- Follow all DoD cybersecurity, OPSEC, and AT/FP (Antiterrorism/Force Protection) protocols
Skills
- Minimum of 15 to 20+ years of proven, engineering experience in the analysis, hardware development, systems engineering, and testing of aviation grade hardware and aerial target systems
- Deep, verifiable subject matter expertise with Navy sub-scale aerial targets (specifically BQM-177 and BQM-34)
- Highly proficient in SolidWorks CAD software, with extensive hands-on experience in composite material structures and repair methodologies
- Excellent analytical capabilities in mechanical and flight dynamic/aeronautical engineering
- Demonstrated history of working independently as a self-starter with minimal oversight to resolve mission-critical technical issues
- An active Secret security clearance is required
- Familiarity with Navy's Competency Aligned Organizational (CAO) structure and the Navy's Integrated Product Team (IPT) structure
- Must complete DoD Cybersecurity and OPSEC Level I training
- Typical off-site work environment with no unusual hazards, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness. Must possess planning/organizing skills and must be able to work under deadlines. This position is part-time
- Some travel is required
Benefits
- 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
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