Systems Test Engineering, Senior

SkillBridge Program Opportunity - Amentum Location: Program Type: DoD SkillBridge Internship (unpaid, training opportunity)

About the Program Amentum partners with the Department of War SkillBridge program to offer transitioning service members an opportunity to gain valuable civilian work experience through industry‑specific training, mentorship, and hands‑on projects. The program helps translate military skills into a rewarding civilian career while still on active duty.

Interested in test engineering on naval systems

Program Highlights Hands‑on experience: work on real‑world projects that align with career goals

Mentorship: guidance from industry professionals and veteran employees

Networking: build connections that can lead to post‑service employment opportunities

Job Summary Provide support to NSWC Dahlgren H20 for AN/SQQ-89 testing at the integrator location (Lockheed Martin/Manassas, VA) for domestic and foreign military sales (FMS) systems.

Essential Responsibilities Write and execute test cases to exercise the SQQ-89 system and its external interfaces, including AWS, VLS, TSP, and radar

Document issues observed with SQQ-89 and its interfaces with clear descriptions and steps to reproduce for later analysis

Review system documentation and requirements and provide technical input to the Systems Engineering team

Review issues from the Fleet Support team and recreate the issue in the lab for further investigation

Inspect installation of the SQQ-89 system, ensure SVD compliance, and provide redlined changes as needed

Travel approximately 10% of the time

Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline with seven years of systems test experience with real‑time weapons, combat, or fire control systems

Ten years of systems test experience with real‑time weapons, combat, or fire control systems

Preferred Qualifications Experience in testing and test analysis of systems or software for surface ship weapons control and C2 systems, including developer/capability level testing, functional level testing, engineering test, integration testing, or AEGIS combat systems integration land‑based testing

Desired Qualifications Experience with Agile tools such as JIRA, TestRail, and Confluence

Experience with ASW fire control systems such as AN/SQQ-89

Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax‑saving options

Disability and life insurance

S. 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 for which the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.