Amentum is seeking a Roboticist / UAS Design Engineer. You will support developing and fielding an autonomous unmanned aircraft system capability, working across vehicle integration, onboard vision-based guidance and system testing. This role suits an engineer who enjoys moving a system from concept through bench, simulation and flight test. You will be an integral member of a small, hands-on team that reports directly to the VP of Autonomous and Unmanned Systems.
Location: Ijamsville, MD. Must live within 50 miles and be willing to work on site.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Design and integrate UAS airframe, payload and mechanism hardware. Develop CAD models and manufacturing drawings.
- Integrate and configure flight controllers, companion computers, cameras, sensors and communications links on multirotor platforms.
- Support development, tuning and verification of autonomy and vision-based guidance software.
- Plan and run simulation, bench and flight tests. Collect and analyze data, document results, and recommend design changes.
- Validate systems through experimentation, testing and evaluation. Maintain test procedures, configuration records and technical documentation.
- Research and assess new technologies applicable to the program roadmap and vision.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science and 1+ years of relevant experience.
- Candidates are not required to possess all qualifications; if you possess some of the desired qualifications, please apply.
Desired Experience
- Coursework and/or practical experience in robotics, automation, unmanned systems (UAVs in particular)
- Prototype system development
- SolidWorks CAD experience
- Computer vision systems
- C++, Python or other programming experience is a plus
- Experience with Defense systems is a plus
- Secret level security clearance is desirable but not required however you must be eligible to obtain a clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Compensation Details:
$85,500.00
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
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. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
11/06/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science
- At least 1 year of relevant experience
- Must live within 50 miles of Ijamsville, Maryland
- Must be willing to work on site
- Eligibility to obtain a Secret security clearance
- US citizenship to obtain a Secret security clearance
- Coursework or practical experience in robotics, automation, or unmanned systems, particularly UAVs
- Prototype system development experience
- SolidWorks CAD experience
- Computer vision systems experience
- C++, Python, or other programming experience
- Defense systems experience
- Secret security clearance
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