Systems Engineer

Amentum • China Lake, CA

103d • $127,100 - $190,000

About The Position

The Conventional Prompt Strike Test Facility (CTF) contract supports the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), Weapons and Energetics Department in China Lake, CA and Crane, IN. We maintain the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, honesty and fairness in our relationships with our customers, suppliers, subcontractors and professional associates. We are seeking an experienced engineer to be a technical leader and subject matter expert in a dynamic, fast-paced, and challenging research and development environment in support of one of our nation's top defense priorities at China Lake. The one-of-a-kind test site is perpetually in a state of test execution, and planning and integration in preparation for the next test series. Critical aspects of this role are to lead the development of technical solutions to meet customer test requirements, develop engineering documentation, resolve technical and procedural issues, work closely with site technicians and field engineers to plan and execute complex site operations, and communicate status and issues across the broader program. This position requires initiative, teamwork, and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. The team is multi-organizational and skills span from senior program managers to engineers, to on-site technicians, logistics, budget, and everything in-between. The environment is fast-paced and demands attention to detail while never losing site of the big picture.

Requirements

• Technical degree, BA/BS and 4 to 6+ years of related experience, or 12 years of relevant experience in an Engineering field.
• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or similar is preferable.
• Experience in interface control / system level integration.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in DOD-related test programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of technical solutions to meet customer test requirements.
• Develop engineering documentation.
• Resolve technical and procedural issues.
• Work closely with site technicians and field engineers to plan and execute complex site operations.
• Communicate status and issues across the broader program.
• Plan site operations from a technical perspective focusing on present day operations to out 6+ months.
• Identify and mitigate risks.
• Monitor execution of the plan.
• Identify issues, clarify problems, and develop solutions.
• Conduct review, approval and audit of drawings, specifications, technical reports, and other engineering documentation for test program use.

Benefits

• Typical salary range for this position is $127,100.00 to $190,000.00 and is commensurate with experience relative to the position.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees