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# DARPA TTO Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Architecture Development Lead

- **Company:** Amentum Services, Inc.
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000 - $270,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Systems Architecture
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5763448450

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical / aerospace / electrical / computer engineering or related field
 * At least 12 years' professional experience
 * Must have an Active US Government Secret security clearance. Please note US citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a security clearance
 * 5+ years of experience developing GNC, flight control, navigation, autopilot, and/or power electronics systems of aerospace vehicles as an individual contributor, project lead, or chief engineer
 * Experience in a Department of War (DoW) research and development (R&D) organization (DARPA, SCO, AFRL, JHTO, etc.) or Acquisition organization (PAE Fires, SSP, AFLMC, etc.), and/or as a performer (industry, FFRDC, or UARC) to those kinds of organizations
 * Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and technical development efforts
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
 * The demonstrated professionalism, maturity, sound judgement, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary for daily interactions with a Government Program Manager, other technical support personnel, and executive-level audiences in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, * Doctorate in mechanical/aerospace/electrical/computer engineering or related field
 * Active Top Secret security clearance, with ability to obtain SCI access
 * 5+ years of experience supporting the development of hypersonic vehicles, re-entry systems, tactical missile systems, or other high-speed aerospace platforms
 * Familiarity with high-level DoW programming, requirements, science & technology, and acquisition processes
 * Experience conducting system architecture trades, modeling and simulation activities, verification and validation efforts, or flight test campaigns

## Description

Amentum is seeking a mid- to senior-level engineer/scientist with experience in Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) architecture development. The ability to work on-site at the client location (Ballston neighborhood of Arlington, VA) is preferred, though arrangements for some degree of hybrid work may be possible. Some travel (~25%), local as well as domestic, will be required., * Provide technical support and independent assessments to Government Program Managers (PMs)

 * Assist in the identification, development, and evaluation of new program concepts and technology initiatives
 * Lead technical interchange meetings (TIMs), integrated product teams (IPTs), and design reviews
 * Support program experimentation and test activities, including development of test plans and coordination with performers, government stakeholders, test ranges, and test facilities
 * Evaluate technical progress, risks, and program execution across multiple performers and development efforts
 * Author technical reports, program briefings, memoranda, and decision-support materials
 * Support transition planning and engagement with military Services, Combatant Commands, and other transition partners
 * Provide day-to-day program support, including participation in performer calls, major reviews, internal DARPA meetings, and stakeholder engagements