Senior Systems Test Engineer

Amentum

1d•$130,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Senior Systems Test Engineer to support the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC). Essential Functions: Reports directly to the Eastern Range (ER) Test & Evaluation Lead Engineer. Test Engineer (TE) is responsible for the execution of all Developmental Test & Evaluation/Operational Test (DT&E/OT) activities associated with a development task (ie – formerly known as a “project”). TE is the fully empowered SFRC authority for conducting and executing all development-related DT&E/OT activities. Act as the Test Conductor (TC) to include coordinating teams and gathering tools required. Represent Test in development task planning and execution, to include tailoring of processes applicable to specific testing activities and schedule. Develop test approach with Customer and participate in applicable Integrated Project Team (IPT) meetings. Documents step-by-step Test Procedures or Functional Checkout Procedures, Test Reports/Functional Checkout Reports, Non-Conformance Reports (NR), Discrepancy Reports (DR) Coordinate and communicate with internal groups (ie – PM, SE, CM, HW/SW Tech Leads, Cyber, etc) and external organizations (ie – Customer, O&M, WR Counterparts, Subcontractors, etc) on a regular basis. Analyzes decomposed and allocated requirements for test verification from the subsystem level down through the CI level to specific development tasks. Analyzes customer-provided range deficiencies to identify and prioritize proposed development tasks to address those deficiencies. Applies advanced methods, theories and research techniques and assists in the development, implementation and documentation of impact assessments, architecture change recommendations and CONOPS change recommendations. Provides test-centric technical consultation and expertise where needed throughout the SE process. Supports other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Solid conflict resolution management skills
Ability to exercise diplomacy within a team environment
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong organizational skills with specific emphasis on attention to detail
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred
8+ years of experience in systems engineering or related engineering field.
Familiar with entire Systems Engineering process, to include major milestones such as PRR, PDR, CDR, IRR, TRR, OA, RRB
Experience working with computer hardware, operating system software and desktop applications (ie – Sharepoint, Windchill, LIMES)
Experience working with agile design principles and applications.
The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific development task requirements.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship or U.S. naturalization
Valid U.S. Driver’s License required

Nice To Haves

Familiarization/experience with ER (and/or WR) operations and procedures
Familiarization/experience with Range Subsystems: Command, Telemetry, Data Handling, Radar, Optics, Range Safety, Weather Systems
Familiarization/experience with other computer operating system software and desktop application (ie – Stargate, VRV, JDRS, Vision, MS Project, ChatGPT, Google Gemini)
Familiar with Digital Transformation initiatives
Familiar with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML), Digital Twins

Responsibilities

Execution of all Developmental Test & Evaluation/Operational Test (DT&E/OT) activities associated with a development task
Conducting and executing all development-related DT&E/OT activities.
Act as the Test Conductor (TC) to include coordinating teams and gathering tools required.
Represent Test in development task planning and execution, to include tailoring of processes applicable to specific testing activities and schedule.
Develop test approach with Customer and participate in applicable Integrated Project Team (IPT) meetings.
Documents step-by-step Test Procedures or Functional Checkout Procedures, Test Reports/Functional Checkout Reports, Non-Conformance Reports (NR), Discrepancy Reports (DR)
Coordinate and communicate with internal groups (ie – PM, SE, CM, HW/SW Tech Leads, Cyber, etc) and external organizations (ie – Customer, O&M, WR Counterparts, Subcontractors, etc) on a regular basis.
Analyzes decomposed and allocated requirements for test verification from the subsystem level down through the CI level to specific development tasks.
Analyzes customer-provided range deficiencies to identify and prioritize proposed development tasks to address those deficiencies.
Applies advanced methods, theories and research techniques and assists in the development, implementation and documentation of impact assessments, architecture change recommendations and CONOPS change recommendations.
Provides test-centric technical consultation and expertise where needed throughout the SE process.
Supports other duties as assigned.