Test Engineer - NOST

Location & Clearance

On-site at Lockheed Martin facility – Manassas, VA. Active Secret clearance required.

Amentum is seeking a Test Engineer – NOST Support to join the Navy On‑Site Team. The role leads the planning, execution, and validation of ARCI SONAR systems for both in-service and new‑construction submarine platforms, bridging the gap between design and deployment.

• Interact with engineering groups to define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret tests for products, systems, components, or modifications.
• Identify functional problems and suggest resolutions.
• Define internal quality control standards and maintain reliability programs.
• Conduct Performance Verification Testing.
• Document and analyze test cases and provide feedback and recommendations for product or design changes.
• Ensure testing procedures comply with required industry‑specific standards.
• Contribute to the development of improvements to overall testing and quality programs for improved results.
• Coordinate with vendors or suppliers to modify or develop testing for components or other parts.
• Contribute to moderately complex aspects of a project and work independently in a collaborative environment.
• Qualify as Sonar Test Director to oversee and evaluate software longevity testing.
• Qualify to set up and use various test support equipment.
• Perform bug/defect identification.
• Work well in an agile and collaborative work environment.
• Perform validation and verification of program trouble reports.
• Travel as required and work on‑site in an office environment.
• Follow OSHA and Navy safety requirements, including wearing personal protective equipment.
• Support shift work (evening/mid) for event testing.

• Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of relevant engineering/testing experience.
• Or Associates degree and nine (9)+ years of relevant engineering/testing experience.
• Or HSD and thirteen (13) years of relevant engineering/testing experience.
• Active Secret US Government clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; proficiency in MS Teams and collaborative tools.
• Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational software and hardware.
• Ability to set up and use various test support equipment.
• Bug/defect identification skills.
• Experience with agile and collaborative work environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Working knowledge of ARCI SONAR computer systems and SONAR integrated software application programs.
• Deep understanding of SONAR theory and submarine SONAR operations.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, MATLAB, and Linux.
• Familiarity with Navy safety requirements and OSHA standards.

US: $80,000 – $120,000 (range estimate; actual compensation may vary based on job responsibilities, experience, etc.).

• 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.

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, age, ancestry, U.S. 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.

Date: 05/19/2026 – Until Filled. The requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. Timeline may change based on business needs.