Your Impact:
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.
Here's What You'll Need:
Required Education and Experience:
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
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
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.
Typical salary range for this position is $125, 100.00 to $145,000.00 and is commensurate with experience relative to the position
Essential Functions for Position
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 on job or unusual environmental conditions.
Equipment and Machines: Ability to operate office equipment such as a personal computer, printer, copy machine, telephone, fax machine and other equipment including desk supplies and other work-related tools as required. Possess heavy and light equipment licenses, or the ability to obtain the necessary licenses.
Attendance: Normal hours are Monday – Thursday between 6:00am to 4:00pm during flex weeks, 6:00am to 3:00pm on non-flex weeks. Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary to meet deadlines. Must exhibit flexibility of work hours to adjust to surge situations based on critical mission requirements. With the exception of STD/LTD/FMLA & approved time off, attendance is considered essential.
Other Essential Functions: Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management, and co-workers. Must have clear, concise and accurate communications skills in English, both verbal and written. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk to employees or others. Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner. Independent personal transportation to office or work site is required. Travel (up to 10%) to and from customer locations and test locations (government and vendor) may be required to support projects. This may involve airline travel. In some cases, accommodations can possibly be made for POV, if necessary. When operating any vehicle for work purposes, must wear seat belt and in addition, no cellular devices are to be used when driving.
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