Amentum · 10 hours ago
Senior Systems Test Engineer
US-FL-Melbourne
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $145K/yr
8+ years expAmentum is seeking a Senior Systems Test Engineer to support the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC). The role involves executing all Developmental Test & Evaluation/Operational Test activities, coordinating teams, and developing test procedures while collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Reports directly to the Eastern Range (ER) Test & Evaluation Lead Engineer
Test Engineer (TE) is responsible for the execution of all Developmental Test & Evaluation/Operational Test (DT&E/OT) activities associated with a development task (ie – formerly known as a “project”)
TE is the fully empowered SFRC authority for conducting and executing all development-related DT&E/OT activities. Act as the Test Conductor (TC) to include coordinating teams and gathering tools required
Represent Test in development task planning and execution, to include tailoring of processes applicable to specific testing activities and schedule
Develop test approach with Customer and participate in applicable Integrated Project Team (IPT) meetings. Documents step-by-step Test Procedures or Functional Checkout Procedures, Test Reports/Functional Checkout Reports, Non-Conformance Reports (NR), Discrepancy Reports (DR)
Coordinate and communicate with internal groups (ie – PM, SE, CM, HW/SW Tech Leads, Cyber, etc) and external organizations (ie – Customer, O&M, WR Counterparts, Subcontractors, etc) on a regular basis
Analyzes decomposed and allocated requirements for test verification from the subsystem level down through the CI level to specific development tasks
Analyzes customer-provided range deficiencies to identify and prioritize proposed development tasks to address those deficiencies
Applies advanced methods, theories and research techniques and assists in the development, implementation and documentation of impact assessments, architecture change recommendations and CONOPS change recommendations
Provides test-centric technical consultation and expertise where needed throughout the SE process
Supports other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Solid conflict resolution management skills
Ability to exercise diplomacy within a team environment
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong organizational skills with specific emphasis on attention to detail
8+ years of experience in systems engineering or related engineering field
Familiar with entire Systems Engineering process, to include major milestones such as PRR, PDR, CDR, IRR, TRR, OA, RRB
Experience working with computer hardware, operating system software and desktop applications (ie – Sharepoint, Windchill, LIMES)
Experience working with agile design principles and applications
The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific development task requirements
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship or U.S. naturalization
Valid U.S. Driver's License required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred
Familiarization/experience with ER (and/or WR) operations and procedures
Familiarization/experience with Range Subsystems: Command, Telemetry, Data Handling, Radar, Optics, Range Safety, Weather Systems
Familiarization/experience with other computer operating system software and desktop application (ie – Stargate, VRV, JDRS, Vision, MS Project, ChatGPT, Google Gemini)
Familiar with Digital Transformation initiatives
Familiar with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML), Digital Twins
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
Company
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Ajay Nagar
Vice President
Darren Burton
Chief People Officer
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