Systems Engineer

Mission Statement: The Conventional Prompt Strike Test Facility (CTF) contract supports the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), Weapons and Energetics Department in China Lake, CA and Crane, IN. We maintain the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, honesty and fairness in our relationships with our customers, suppliers, subcontractors and professional associates.

Amentum is seeking an experienced engineer to be a technical leader and subject matter expert in a dynamic, fast-paced, and challenging research and development environment in support of one of our nation’s top defense priorities at China Lake. The one-of-a-kind test site is perpetually in a state of test execution, and planning and integration in preparation for the next test series.

Critical aspects of this role are to lead the development of technical solutions to meet customer test requirements, develop concept solutions to solve testing challenges, lead detailed design resolve technical issues, work closely with site technicians and field engineers to plan and execute complex site operations, and communicate status and issues across the broader program. This role will require a multidisciplinary approach as we have electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, power and mechanical subsystems.

This program is fast paced and requires initiative, teamwork, and the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization. The team is multi‑organizational, and skills span from senior program managers to engineers, to on‑site technicians, logistics, budget, and everything in-between. The environment is fast‑paced and demands attention to detail while never losing sight of the big picture.

• Amentum health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan.
  
  Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, 11 paid holidays, and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.
• The base salary range for this position is $127k to $190k. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and remote. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. For “remote” positions, the salary to be offered is geographic dependent.

This list is not intended to be all‑inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities.

Typical salary range for this position is $ to $ and is commensurate with experience relative to the position.

• Technical degree, BA/BS and 8 to 10+ years of related experience, or 15 years of relevant experience in an Engineering field are required
• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or similar is preferable
• Experience in interface control / system level integration
• Ability to work / collaborate across organizations and lead without organizational authority
• Schedule management and development experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Previous experience with CAD, engineering drawings, and technical requirements
• Ability to manage many competing priorities simultaneously
• US Citizen, security clearance eligible

• The preferred candidate will have a multidisciplinary background i.e. mechanical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and power. A demonstrated record of generating cradle to grave quick react solutions. In an R&D testing environment, things often wrong, this role will need to identify issues, clarify the problems, communicate them, and work to develop solutions. This role requires strong judgement, effective communication skills, and an ability to respond to the unexpected.
  
  This role will work very…