Chief Engineer/Operations Manager
Amentum · R0157422
Normalized fields
open- Function
- engineering
- Business unit
- Not classified
- Location
- US-AL-Huntsville
- Work model
- On-site
- Seniority
- executive
- Clearance
- Secret
- Employment type
- Full time
- Compensation
- Not provided
- First seen
- 2026-08-07T01:01:35.256Z
- Last seen
- 2026-10-15T11:26:49.479Z
- Requisition
- R0157422
Latest version
**Contingent key position for upcoming proposal** Are you ready to support critical Army missions and make a lasting impact? Amentum is seeking a Chief Engineer/Operations Manager to join our team to support the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command. The selected candidate will lead and oversee Instrumentation Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Improvement and Modernization (I&M) efforts supporting the Reagan Test Site Operations, Sustainment, Improvement, and Engineering (ROSIE) contract. If you excel in collaborative, high-impact environments and are passionate about driving mission success, we want to hear from you. Join Amentum and be part of a team dedicated to innovation, excellence, and shaping the future of Army operations. Duties and Responsibilities: Serve as the RTS Instrumentation Chief Engineer and Operations Manager working within a research and development as well as operational environment. Lead the development, execution, and maintenance of ROSIE Instrumentation I&M and O&M plans in alignment with contractual objectives. Ensure the operational performance baseline is maintained through adherence to approved configuration control and change management procedures. Develop and manage engineering efforts, labor estimates, cost projections, and risk assessments relative to ROSIE instrumentation systems. Oversee and track the execution and completion of instrumentation-related Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and deliverables to ensure completion within budget and aligned scheduling. Establish and supervise performance measurement systems, analyze performance metrics, and recommend improvements. Collaborate closely with leadership and government counterparts to define strategies, address challenges, and ensure achievement of project objectives. Provide technical guidance for radar, telemetry, and optical systems operations and maintenance to support ROSIE missions. Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree in Engineering or a scientific discipline, or a Ph.D. in a related field with three years waived from the experience requirement. 15 years of progressively complex experience in engineering or a related scientific discipline, with a background in project and operations management in ballistic missile test mission planning or similar technical fields. Demonstrated familiarity with radar, telemetry, and/or optics concepts and operations is required. Proven ability to lead multi-disciplined technical teams and manage complex engineering projects. Exceptional ability to analyze technical challenges, forecast solutions, and execute long-term strategies in high-pressure environments. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Must have an active Secret clearance at time of application and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
Derived classifications
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