Systems Engineer

Amentum is seeking a mid-level systems engineer to provide dedicated engineering support to the Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) for Munitions PMX-311 Terminal Defense systems (TDS) in Arlington, Virginia. The role involves day-to-day support to the PMX-311 engineering team in planning, execution, and management of development, integration, test, and qualification of the RAM and CIWS weapon systems. Responsibilities include systems engineering support, technical inputs in Safety and E3 areas, cross-functional support, project management, and drafting responses to RFIs.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering support for design, development, production, and in-service activities including system analysis, combat system integration, modeling and simulation, and participation in requirements development and maintenance
• Provide technical inputs in Safety and Electromagnetic Environment Effects (E3) areas including reviewing and analyzing plans, schedules, tests, test results, and data packages
• Provide Cross-Functional Support to PMX-311 Production, In-service Contracting and Financial groups with engineering inputs for cross-functional planning, execution and product deliveries to meet program objectives
• Provide project management support producing schedules, tracking critical metrics and milestones and verifying requirements
• Support management of PMX-311 engineering tasks with the engineering design agents and field activities through the development of statements of work, deliverables and funding requirements
• Draft responses to PMX-311 internal and external Requests for Information (RFIs) coordinating inputs from the programs technical community as required
• Prepare briefing materials and participate in working groups, Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) and program reviews
• Management, tailoring and support of Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs) through implementation of the processes defined in the Navy Technical Review Manual (TRM)
• Assist in digital transformation efforts by defining development requirements that implement Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) into engineering development efforts
• Support management of agile development of system software

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline
• 4-10 years engineering experience with DoD/DoW weapons programs
• Familiarity and utilization of the latest Navy Technical Review Manual (TRM) for US Navy weapon programs
• Proficient in MS Suite and good communication, organizational skills and the ability to perform detail-oriented work
• The ability to obtain an active DoD Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret clearance
• Ability to travel <10%

Nice to have

• Prior experience with engineering and development on Navy Missile or Weapon System program(s)
• Prior experience utilizing Secure Internet Protocol Network Protocol Network (SIPRNet)
• Prior experience utilizing the Navy Enterprise Planning System (NEPS) or similar tool for planning of scope, milestones, deliverables and financial requirements
• An Active Secret U.S. Government Clearance
• Master’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or math discipline
• Management of engineering projects implementing Earned Value Management (EVM) Principles
• Experience with MBSE Tools and Frameworks (e.g. Cameo, DoDAF, etc.)

Benefits

• 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