Chief Engineer/Operations Manager

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.

Created: 2026-04-02