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System Engineer

Dahlgren, VA; Dahlgren; Virginia; VA; Dahlgren, Virginia; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Amentum is seeking a dedicated results-oriented Senior Systems Engineer to support NSWC Dahlgren H20.

Systems Engineer Responsibilities Include:

  • Providing technical engineering oversight in the development of the AN/SQQ-89 Advanced Baselines primarily in the surface ASW functional areas of Contact Management and Weapons Control, to include the following:
  • Providing technical guidance to the baseline developers regarding performance and interface requirements.
  • Providing engineering reviews including Performance Specification (P-Spec) baseline releases, Interface Design Specifications (IDSs), and Interface Change Requests (ICRs).
  • Providing active representation on the AN/SQQ-89 Requirements Working Group meetings to manage the performance requirements for CRUDES and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) baselines.
  • Providing active participation to the Bug Adjudication Board meeting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for analysis of Bugs reported against installed baselines.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline, or ten (10) years of a demonstrated and established knowledge base and subject matter expertise relevant to combat systems, command & control systems, and simulation/stimulation systems for Surface Ship Undersea Warfare (USW) US and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) platforms.
  • Additionally, ten (10) years professional systems engineering experience in support of Undersea Warfare, including the qualifications below:
  • Five (5) years concurrent experience as a team leader performing system engineering, system analysis and mission engineering efforts.
  • Experience related to the identification, analysis and resolution of complex systems engineering issues involving platform, weapon, combat, C2, and fire control systems for Navy/Joint War fighting capabilities.
  • Experience dealing with issues for a system employing Government Off- The-Shelf software (GOTS) and Commercial Off-The-Shelf software (COTS) technology.
  • Demonstrated experience developing system integration documents for surface ship weapons control systems and C2 systems, including understanding and developing Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), Interface Change Requests (ICR), Interface Design Specifications (IDS), and Weapon Specifications (WS).
  • Demonstrated experience with weapon, or combat system certification processes and requirements, specifically self-certification criteria for elements of these systems.
  • Experience with FMS programs
  • Work onsite at NSWC Dahlgren
  • Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance (at a minimum, must receive/be approved for an interim Secret security clearance in order to start) Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a SECRET Clearance.

Preferred:

  • Experience providing support in the definition and maintenance of top-level system architectures and program requirements.
  • Experience providing technical support in the review, maintenance, generation, tracking, and distribution of system engineering documentation.
  • Experience providing system engineering support for the continuous evaluation and refinement of new and existing system level requirements and upgrades.
  • Demonstrated experience reviewing Concept of Operations documents and Concept of Employment (CONEMP) documents for supported systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to participate in technology refresh planning by furnishing program specific systems engineering expertise and knowledge of current commercial off the shelf (COTS) technologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze emergent problems, updates, and enhancements to determine the impact on USW system requirements to include new and emergent technologies.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

About Amentum

Amentum

Amentum is one of the largest government services and engineering companies supporting the U.S. military, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Headquartered in Virginia with more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Amentum delivers mission-critical support across defense, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, intelligence, aviation, nuclear, and space operations. The company plays a major role in helping government agencies solve complex national security and infrastructure challenges.

For job seekers, Amentum offers a wide variety of career opportunities across engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, logistics, IT, aviation maintenance, program management, and cleared government support roles. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning military personnel, and security-cleared professionals looking to continue supporting national security missions while building long-term career stability. Amentum also has a strong reputation for career mobility, education support, and mission-focused work across hundreds of federal programs.

Unlike many companies focused on a single niche, Amentum supports a broad range of high-impact missions—from military readiness and intelligence operations to NASA programs, cyber modernization, and critical infrastructure support. Employees often work on programs that directly support the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian missions, creating opportunities to build diverse experience while contributing to meaningful national security outcomes.

As government investment continues to grow in cyber, space, engineering, and mission modernization, Amentum remains one of the strongest employers in the government contracting sector. For professionals seeking a stable, mission-driven career with opportunities for advancement, technical growth, and meaningful impact, Amentum continues to stand out as a top employer in defense and federal services.

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