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Virginia, United States
Onsite
This position is contingent upon the identification of a candidate whose expertise meets our strategic needs, at which point a dedicated, funded opening will be established. We are proactively seeking a standout professional for whom we will finalize a formal role.
Amentum is seeking a mid-level systems engineer to provide dedicated engineering support to the Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) for Munitions PMX-311 Terminal Defense systems (TDS), previously Program Executive Office (PEO) Integrated Warfare Systems (IWS) 11, development and engineering group in Arlington, Virginia. The PMX-311 Program Office is comprised of the US Navy Close-In Weapon System (CIWS), Directed Energy, Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS), Gun Weapon Systems (GWS), and the international cooperative Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) program with Germany. We are looking for a qualified individual to provide day-to-day support to the PMX-311 engineering team in the planning, execution and management of development, integration, test, and qualification of the RAM and CIWS weapon systems.
Essential Responsibilities
Provide systems engineering support for design, development, production, and in-service activities including system analysis, combat system integration, modeling and simulation, and participation in requirements development and maintenance
Provide technical inputs in Safety and Electromagnetic Environment Effects (E3) areas including reviewing and analyzing plans, schedules, tests, test results, and data packages
Provide Cross-Functional Support to PMX-311 Production, In-service Contracting and Financial groups with engineering inputs for cross-functional planning, execution and product deliveries to meet program objectives
Provide project management support producing schedules, tracking critical metrics and milestones and verifying requirements
Support management of PMX-311 engineering tasks with the engineering design agents and field activities through the development of statements of work, deliverables and funding requirements
Draft responses to PMX-311 internal and external Requests for Information (RFIs) coordinating inputs from the programs technical community as required
Prepare briefing materials and participate in working groups, Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) and program reviews
Management, tailoring and support of Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs) through implementation of the processes defined in the Navy Technical Review Manual (TRM)
Assist in digital transformation efforts by defining development requirements that implement Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) into engineering development efforts
Support management of agile development of system software
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline
4-10 years engineering experience with DoD/DoW weapons programs
Familiarity and utilization of the latest Navy Technical Review Manual (TRM) for US Navy weapon programs
Proficient in MS Suite and good communication, organizational skills and the ability to perform detail-oriented work
The ability to obtain an active DoD Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret clearance
Ability to travel <10%
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience with engineering and development on Navy Missile or Weapon System program(s)
Prior experience utilizing Secure Internet Protocol Network Protocol Network (SIPRNet)
Prior experience utilizing the Navy Enterprise Planning System (NEPS) or similar tool for planning of scope, milestones, deliverables and financial requirements
An Active Secret U.S. Government Clearance
Master’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or math discipline
Management of engineering projects implementing Earned Value Management (EVM) Principles
Experience with MBSE Tools and Frameworks (e.g. Cameo, DoDAF, etc.)
Compensation Details:
$97,500 - $140,000
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. 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:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
08/25/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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