Senior Program Specialist - Test, Configuration Management

Amentum•Camarillo, CA

20d•$72 - $91•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly accomplished Principal Systems Engineer and Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as an independent technical expert for Navy Aerial Targets on the BQM-177 and BQM-34 platforms. This role requires an exceptional, hands-on problem solver with vast cross-functional experience. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy to drive full-lifecycle technical solutions—from initial anomaly detection and root cause analysis through the design, manufacture, and flight-test validation of the final corrective action.

Requirements

Minimum of 15 to 20+ years of proven, engineering experience in the analysis, hardware development, systems engineering, and testing of aviation grade hardware and aerial target systems.
Deep, verifiable subject matter expertise with Navy sub-scale aerial targets (specifically BQM-177 and BQM-34).
Highly proficient in SolidWorks CAD software, with extensive hands-on experience in composite material structures and repair methodologies.
Excellent analytical capabilities in mechanical and flight dynamic/aeronautical engineering.
Demonstrated history of working independently as a self-starter with minimal oversight to resolve mission-critical technical issues.
An active Secret security clearance is required.
Familiarity with Navy’s Competency Aligned Organizational (CAO) structure and the Navy’s Integrated Product Team (IPT) structure.
Must complete DoD Cybersecurity and OPSEC Level I training.
Must comply with all Common Access Card (CAC) and facility access background checks.

Responsibilities

Investigate complex system failures and malfunctions on BQM-177 and BQM-34 aerial targets. Drive the complete engineering lifecycle from Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) through the implementation and field integration of the solution.
Solve highly complex, multi-disciplinary problems spanning mechanical, aeronautical, and systems engineering domains.
Utilize SolidWorks CAD to rapidly prototype and develop mechanical solutions, including expertise in the design, manufacturing, and repair of composite structures.
Develop, author, and independently execute rigorous ground and flight test plans to validate hardware modifications and system upgrades.
Author definitive engineering reports, position papers, and technical investigations. Effectively brief complex anomalies and proposed solutions to senior program leadership and military stakeholders.
Document all tasking contributions in accordance with technical data and government reporting standards.
Follow all DoD cybersecurity, OPSEC, and AT/FP (Antiterrorism/Force Protection) protocols.