Test Engineer-NOST Support

Amentum•Manassas, VA

9d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Test Engineer to join its Navy On-Site Team at a Lockheed Martin facility in Manassas, Virginia. The role leads the planning, execution, and validation of ARCI SONAR systems for in-service and new-construction submarine platforms, helping ensure mission-critical software and hardware meet Navy standards. The position contributes to moderately complex projects and involves generally independent, collaborative work. The engineer must qualify as a Sonar Test Director to oversee and evaluate software longevity testing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant engineering/testing experience; alternatively, an associate degree and nine or more years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma/GED and 13 years of relevant experience.
Active Secret U.S. Government clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to maintain the clearance.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Teams and collaborative tools.
Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational software and hardware.
Ability to qualify to set up and use various test support equipment.
Bug and defect identification skills.
Ability to work well in an agile, collaborative environment.
Ability to work on-site in an office environment.
Ability to follow OSHA and Navy safety requirements, including wearing personal protective equipment.
Ability to support evening or mid shift work for event testing.
Ability to travel as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Working knowledge of ARCI SONAR computer systems and SONAR integrated software application programs.
Deep understanding of SONAR theory and submarine SONAR operations.
Experience with JIRA, Confluence, MATLAB, and Linux.
Familiarity with Navy safety requirements and OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

Interact with engineering groups to define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret tests for products, systems, components, or modifications.
Identify functional problems and suggest resolutions.
Define internal quality-control standards and maintain reliability programs.
Conduct Performance Verification Testing.
Document and analyze test cases and provide feedback and recommendations for product or design changes.
Ensure testing procedures comply with applicable industry-specific standards.
Contribute to improvements in testing and quality programs.
Coordinate with vendors or suppliers to modify or develop testing for components or other parts, as needed.
Qualify as a Sonar Test Director to oversee and evaluate software longevity testing.
Perform Validation and Verification of Program Trouble Reports.
Travel as required and support evening or mid shifts for event testing.