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DARPA Tactical Technology Office (TTO) Satellite Software Development Support Lead

Amentum · Arlington, VA · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$150k–$220k/yrFull-time

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering, scientific, and program management support services to top U.S. government agencies, including DARPA, NASA, DHS, and the intelligence community.

About the role

This position supports a Government program manager with technical oversight of very low earth orbit (VLEO) satellite technology development. On-site work at the client location in the Ballston neighborhood of Arlington, VA, is preferred, though some hybrid work may be possible. Approximately 25% travel (local and domestic) is required.

Responsibilities

  • Support a Government program manager (PM) with technical oversight of VLEO satellite technology development.
  • Conduct assessments of satellite software development, including testing of ground and flight software.
  • Assess state-of-the-art software development practices and applications for novel satellite architectures.
  • Support Government PMs in developing additional space-based program concepts and efforts.
  • Support technical interchange meetings and design reviews.
  • Support program experimentation and testing efforts, including preparing experiment/test plans and coordinating with performers, government agents, test ranges, and test facilities.
  • Author program briefings and technical reports.
  • Provide overarching program support, including attending biweekly performer calls, major reviews, drafting PowerPoint charts and memorandums for DARPA and transition partners, and attending transition partner and internal DARPA team meetings.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree or higher in a scientific or technological discipline and at least 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required to obtain and maintain clearance).
  • Demonstrated experience with satellite software development, including testing of ground and flight software.
  • Proven ability to assess state-of-the-art software development practices for novel satellite architectures.
  • Professionalism, maturity, sound judgment, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interactions with Government PMs, technical personnel, and executive-level audiences.
  • Ability to work independently or in a team as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master of Science degree in a relevant scientific or technological discipline.
  • Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain SCI access.
  • Prior experience working with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Space Vehicles Directorate (AFRL/RV).

Pay

Hiring salary range: $150,000–$220,000 annually. Actual compensation may vary based on education, experience, skills, internal equity, and market data.

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.

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

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