DARPA TTO Satellite Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) Lead
AI summary of the role
This role serves as the satellite Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) lead for DARPA's Tactical Technology Office, providing technical oversight of VLEO satellite technology development.
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What you’ll do
- Support a Government program manager with technical oversight of very low earth orbit (VLEO) satellite technology development
- Serve as an AI&T subject matter expert and/or co-lead on government team AI&T Integrated Product Team
- Provide technical oversight and management of AI&T activities across full program lifecycle
- Perform assessment and implementation of best practices for satellite manufacturing processes and quality assurance
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor of Science degree or higher in scientific or technological discipline
- At least 10 years of relevant experience
- Active US Government Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship required)
- Demonstrated experience with satellite AI&T, specifically management and execution across full program lifecycle
Technologies
satellite AI&T · VLEO · satellite manufacturing · quality assurance · Kirtland AFB · ground testing · design reviews · PowerPoint · memorandums
About Amentum
Mission-critical engineering, technology, and operations services for the US government and allies across defense, intelligence, nuclear, space, and environmental markets.
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Source and classification
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Amentum is a leading provider of engineering, scientific, and program management support services to some of the top agencies in the U.S. government, including the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the intelligence community. Amentum is seeking a mid- to senior-level engineer / scientist with experience in satellite assembly, integration & test (AI&T) across the full program lifecycle. The preferred work location will be on-site at the client location (Ballston neighborhood of Arlington VA), however, arrangements for some degree of hybrid work may be possible. Up to 25% of local and periodic travel to Albuquerque, New Mexico will be required. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Support a Government program manager (PM) with technical oversight of very low earth orbit
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Amentum is a leading provider of engineering, scientific, and program management support services to some of the top agencies in the U.S. government, including the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the intelligence community. Amentum is seeking a mid- to senior-level engineer / scientist with experience in satellite assembly, integration & test (AI&T) across the full program lifecycle. The preferred work location will be on-site at the client location (Ballston neighborhood of Arlington VA), however, arrangements for some degree of hybrid work may be possible. Up to 25% of local and periodic travel to Albuquerque, New Mexico will be required. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Support a Government program manager (PM) with technical oversight of very low earth orbit (VLEO) satellite technology development Serve as an AI&T subject matter expert (SME) and/or co-lead on government team AI&T Integrated Product Team (IPT) Provide technical oversight and management of AI&T activities across full program lifecycle Perform the assessment and implementation of best practices for satellite manufacturing processes and quality assurance Support Government PMs in developing additional space-based program concepts and efforts Support technical interchange meetings and d [... source excerpt omitted ...] nding major reviews, drafting PowerPoint charts and memorandums for DARPA and transition partners, attending transition partner meetings and internal DARPA team meetings Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree or higher in scientific or technological discipline and at-least 10 years of relevant experience. Must have an active US Government Secret Security Clearance. Please note US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Demonstrated experience with satellite AI&T, specifically management and execution of AI&T activities across full program lifecycle Familiarity with satellite manufacturing and quality assurance best practices Demonstrated pr [... source excerpt omitted ...] nical support personnel, and executive-level audiences in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Ability to work independently or in a team setting as circumstances dictate Preferred Qualifications: Master of Science degree in a relevant scientific or technological discipline Active US Government Top Secret security clearance, with ability to obtain SCI access Prior experience working with Kirtland AFB and familiarity with associated integration and satellite bus ground testing facilities Compensation and Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE: $150k-$220k annually (salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant internal equity, and alignmen
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