Systems Engineer

Overview

Amentum is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer with the technical expertise to implement solutions, evaluate products, and build upon an infrastructure that supports the changing needs of our customers. In this role, the Systems Engineer will design, develop, and integrate complex systems for every stage of the lifecycle while advocating long term technical vision.

This fast-paced program requires initiative, teamwork, and the ability to effectively communicate across all organizational levels. The team is multi-organizational, and roles span from senior program managers to engineers, to on-site technicians, logistics, budget, and everything in-between. It is, therefore, critical for this role to be able to communicate complex ideas to a broad and occasionally non-technical audience in support of program priorities.

The environment demands attention to detail while never losing site of the big picture, in short, execution within the broader strategy.

• Technical degree, BA/BS and 3 to 10+ years of related experience, or 15 years of relevant experience in an Engineering field are required
• Experience in interface control and system level integration testing
• 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 significant experience with integration and testing. Hands-on technical leadership is critical to modernize our testing platforms to meet continuously evolving needs. The role requires the ability to actively participate in implementation while leading the technical team, and a demonstrated record of generating cradle to grave quick-react solutions. In
• Participate in maintenance and integration walk-throughs to ensure site understanding and preparation for upcoming activity (operationally, technically, and logistically).
• 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.
• Experience in DOD-related test programs is preferred.

• The base salary range for this position is $125k to $145k. 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.
• Typical salary range for this position is $125, 100.00 to $ and is commensurate with experience relative to the position
• 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.

Physical Requirements: May include lifting of weight up to forty (30) pounds as necessary.

Work Environment: Can involve inside or outside work depending on the task. An inside environment may be a cubicle (considerations: close quarters, low to moderate noise, bright or dim lighting). Outside work may include various environmental conditions including warm and cold climates. Needs to be able to work well with co-workers and all levels of management. No hazards…