CTN Systems Engineer (Composite Tracking Network )

Amentum; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking system engineering professionals to support the Navy/USMC programs at Dahlgren, VA. You'll join our growing systems & software team and contribute to CTN and CAC2S projects in an Agile environment, solving complex Digital Engineering challenges for customers.

Candidates must have 2+ years of experience, be able to obtain a DoD security clearance, and communicate effectively with government sponsors and engineering staff while traveling as needed to support testing events.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in systems engineering, testing, or IV&V.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoW security clearance.
• Strong communication and collaboration with government customers and engineers.
• Eligible to travel to support surge efforts or events.

Responsibilities

• Support CTN and CAC2S projects through requirements tracing, testing, and integration.
• Act as SME in meetings with government customers and sponsors.
• Set up hardware/software/equipment for CTN/CAC2S related systems.

Skills

IV&V

Systems Testing

Communication skills

Independent work

Analytical problem-solving

Job description

Job Summary:

Amentum is seeking system engineering professionals with related education and/or experience to support systems and software development in support of the Navy and Marine Corps at Dahlgren, VA. You will be part of our growing systems & software engineering team and contribute to our diverse skillsets across multiple contracts in support of our Centers of Excellence. We are looking for individuals to join our team atmosphere that are eager to make a difference by solving complex Digital Engineering challenges.

Apply your skills to the latest DoD weapons and sensor systems, modernizing the Navy and contributing to mission success. Successful candidates must possess excellent communication skills and interact directly with customers and engineering personnel. The degree of telecommuting availability varies with each position and customer.

Individual will support multiple USMC weapons systems by working in an Agile environment to identify/develop/validate/test systems requirements, support integration events, and provide consultation to USMC customers and sponsors upon request. Schedule is predominantly a standard workday but at times flexibility may be required to support a surge effort or event. Some travel may be required.

Essential Responsibilities:

Systems Engineering and Systems Testing/Test Engineering

Minimum Requirements:

2+ years of experience

Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoW security clearance and have a valid driver’s license.

Contract Education Requirement: None

Job Summary: This position is in support of the USMC Composite Tracking Network (CTN) & and Common Aviation Commandand Control System (CAC2S) projects and requires the ability to support testing and engineering of the system. Individual will work with government customer to act as subject matter expert in meetings, perform requirements tracing, conduct test events, and set up hardware/software/equipment for CTN, CAC2S, and peripheral systems.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Systems Testing, IV&V experience
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to perform analysis and problem-solving techniques in support of professional scientific/engineering work
• Ability to work independently and with others within established teams, across organizations, to meet established goals within schedule driven timelines.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience

with USMC, CTN, CAC2S.

Compensation Details:

$80K to $125K

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:

08/13/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum 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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