CTN Systems Engineer (Composite Tracking Network )

Amentum

United States

On-site

USD 80,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off

Job summary

Amentum is seeking system engineering professionals to support USMC CTN and CAC2S projects, working with DoD weapon and sensor systems and contributing to mission success.

The role involves collaboration with government customers, strong communication, and the ability to work in an Agile environment; some travel and occasional surge support may be required.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in systems engineering or related field.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance and have a valid driver’s license.
  • Contract Education Requirement: None.
  • Responsible for requirements tracing, testing events, and setting up hardware/software for CTN, CAC2S, and peripheral systems.

Responsibilities

  • Systems Engineering and Systems Testing/Test Engineering.
  • Support testing and engineering across CTN & CAC2S projects.
  • Engage with government customers in meetings as SME.

Skills

Systems Testing
IV&V experience
Effective communication
Analytical thinking
Independent work & teamwork
Security clearance readiness

Job description

Job Summary:

Amentum is seeking system engineering professionals with related education and/or experience to support systems and 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:

09/02/2026 - 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.

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.

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