DARPA Model Base/Digital Engineering SME

Amentum is currently seeking talented, enthusiastic, and dynamic systems engineers to work closely with DARPA Program Managers as well as high level personnel throughout the government and industry research and development communities. Applicants must be strong in systems engineering and digital engineering techniques and tools, while possessing superior oral and written communications skills. Candidates should be self-starters capable of working both independently and as part of a team. Travel is required.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Development and management of Digital Engineering frameworks, and specifically Model-based Systems Engineering tools and processes to accelerate complex system design, evaluation, and fielding
• Identifying and translating user requirements into specific technology/system research and development objectives.
• Defining system architectures and supporting subsystem performance requirements; and generating transition agreements.
• Conducting quantitative analyses of system mission requirements as they pertain to the development of advanced technologies; evaluate alternatives and trade-offs; conduct cost-benefit analyses; and investigate compatibility, interoperability, and integration with existing systems.
• Supporting program experimentation and testing efforts, including preparation of experiment/test plans; coordination with performers, government agents, ranges and test facilities; implementation and inspection of safety requirements within the time frame requested.
• Developing and preparing documentation and accompanying briefing materials for senior management and stakeholders within DARPA as well as the services and industry.
• Assisting in the development and transition of technology and systems to the DoD and commercial user community by supporting the activities of on-going and future work and through familiarity with the interaction of the technology/system program and the respective community at large.

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering or Science field and five (5) years of Model Based Systems Engineering experience.
• Experience in commercial or defense-related technology research and/or development programs is preferred
• Familiarity with classical systems engineering processes and procedures
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must have a US Government Secret Clearance, with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance. Please note that ship is required to maintain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred qualifications:

• BS in Engineering field and at least 8 years of experience, or MS in Engineering or Science field and at least 5 years of experience
• Active TS clearance
• Military and/or DARPA program support experience

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