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Senior Systems Engineer

Job in Dahlgren, King George County, Virginia, 22448, USA
Listing for: Amentum
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-30
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 130000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 130000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Amentum is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer who can assist and lead Fire Control System Development efforts for SLBM Fire Control; providing supporting for our customer in Dahlgren, VA.

Like learning about new systems and leading-edge weapon systems capabilities? Come learn and explore new technologies, new software, new hardware, and development tools in support of the Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile Program. Along the way, advise the Government by researching technologies and developing procedures for new Fleet capabilities. Help design, review and contribute to the Navy's new system.

Essential Responsibilities:

Amentum is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our engineering team in Dahlgren, VA.

Like learning about new systems and leading edge weapon systems capabilities? Come learn and explore new technologies, new software, new hardware, and development tools in support of the Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) Program. Along the way, advise the Government by supporting development of new concepts and technologies and new Fleet capabilities. Help support to the Navy's new system.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide Systems Engineering support for the evaluation of new concepts and designs for SLBM groups at NSWCDD supporting Strategic Systems Programs.
  • Provide meeting facilitation for SLBM Meetings and Design Reviews.
  • Perform a range of analysis or review tasks related to new designs and implementations of the Fire Control System for SLBM.
  • Coordinate and work closely with other engineering and management disciplines to support design reviews.
  • Develop, maintain and produce technical documentation and design artifacts.
  • Direct interface and liaison with customers at all levels, providing systems engineering support.
  • Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards related to SLBM Developments.
  • Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Here at Amentum, we believe in fostering a sense of belonging. We welcome diversity, encourage growth and development, promote safety first, and believe curiosity is the spark for innovation. We take care of our employees who in turn take care of our customers, driving the success of our business.

Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Requirements:
  • Education:

    A Bachelor's of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline, or ten years of a demonstrated and established knowledge base and subject matter expertise.
  • Experience:

    Ten years professional systems engineering experience with a DoD major strategic, platform, weapon, combat, Command and Control (C2), and/or fire control systems program, with five years’ concurrent experience as a team leader performing system engineering and mission engineering efforts that include developing requirements and top level designs and/or system architectures for software intensive systems. This includes experience related to the identification, analysis and resolution of complex systems engineering issues involving platform, weapon, combat, C2, and fire control systems for Navy/Joint war fighting capabilities.
  • Must have an Active Secret US Government Clearance.

    Note:

    US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working with Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) or other SLBM organizations supporting Fire Control System Developments.
  • Top Secret Clearance.
Compensation Details:

US: $100,000 to $130,000

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…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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