Naval Systems Security Engineer

Amentum; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Job summary

Amentum is searching for a Naval Systems Security Engineer in Virginia, MN. This pivotal role requires expertise in Navy surface major weapon systems and combat engineering methodologies, focusing on security measures to protect critical technologies. The ideal candidate will possess a BS degree in an engineering discipline and have years of relevant experience, including an Active SECRET U.S. Government Clearance.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $125,000 - $145,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• 6 years of engineering experience with Department of War major weapon systems.
• Experience in requirements definition, system design, and risk assessment.
• Active SECRET U.S. Government Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and manage Naval surface weapons/combat systems.
• Create system design and integration documents for defense systems.
• Implement security engineering measures to protect critical technologies.

Skills

Expertise in Navy surface major weapon systems

Systems design and integration

Security engineering measures

Requirements management for weapons systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related fields

Job description

Amentum is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Naval Systems Security Engineer with a background in Navy surface major weapon, combat, and/or fire control systems to assist our customer with systems, technical, and security engineering methodologies and services.

Naval Systems Security Engineer Responsibilities Includes:

• Providing expertise with the development, integration, and management of complex Naval surface weapons/combat defense systems.

• Providing system design/system integration documents for weapons control systems and surface combat, control and/or situational awareness systems.

• Designing and implementing systems security engineering measures and techniques that prevent or delay unauthorized access to critical technologies.

• Integrating hardware and software protections into major weapons, combat, and/or fire control systems to deter exploitation.

• Developing Program Protection Plans (PPP) and other security related documentation.

• Performing requirements derivation, allocation, and management for a weapon control system and external interfaces.

• Coordinating the impacts of proposed system changes with internal and external organizations, and system stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline, or four (4) years of a demonstrated knowledge base and subject matter expertise relevant to specific technical disciplines of the SOW, including the qualifications below; or U.S. Naval operational experience at the E-7 level or higher.

• In addition, six (6) years of engineering experience with a Department of War (DoW) major weapon, combat, and/or fire control systems program. Experience in concept definition, Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) compliant architecture development, requirements definition, and initial and detailed system design activities.

• Systems engineering experience focused on requirements development and management of software systems. This includes experience related to the identification, analysis, and documentation of complex systems involving DoW weapon, combat, and/or fire control systems.

• Two (2) years of concurrent experience with U.S. Navy surface or submarine shipboard weapons, combat, and/or fire control systems to include current U.S. Navy programs.

• Six (6) years of full-time professional experience in systems engineering. Two of these years must have been full-time experience at the system level in any of the following areas: requirements definition, system design parameters, concepts operation, risk assessment, producibility studies/analyses, performance analyses, test and evaluation, post-delivery support.

• Must have an Active SECRET U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a SECRET Clearance.

Preferred Experience:

• Systems security engineering (SSE) measures and techniques experience.

• DoDI 5000.02, DoDI 5000.83, DoDI 5200.39, DoDI 5200.44, and DoDI 5200.47E experience.

Compensation Details:

US: $125,000 - $145,000

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: 06/19/2026 - 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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