Program Engineer

Amentum; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement with matching

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Program Engineer - Test Planning in West Palm Beach, FL to support AUTEC. You will coordinate testing, plan programs, and manage assets with NUWC and Navy personnel, ensuring compliance with safety, scheduling, and documentation requirements.

The role requires five years of project or program management experience in test/range operations, strong communication, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Travel up to 30 days and eligibility for U.S.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in science, business, project management or equivalent.
• Five years of project or program management experience preferably in direct support of Test and Range operations.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and customer-relations abilities.

Responsibilities

• Be the point of contact to NUWC, US Navy, and contractor personnel for planning and conducting testing on AUTEC ranges.
• Evaluate test support requirements and define capabilities or resources needed.
• Manage costs and provide guidance related to test support and projects.
• Coordinate shore facilities, test assets, shipping, hazmat handling, and post-test recovery.
• Schedule contractor assets and ensure commitments are met.
• Create and post operational documents communicating test support requirements.
• Maintain and update test support documents in response to schedule changes.
• Develop and maintain standing test plans for ongoing programs.
• Travel to conferences or events as required.
• Possess or obtain DoD clearance and travel as needed.

Job description

Amentum is currently seeking a Program Engineer - Test Planning in West Palm Beach, FL to support the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC). AUTEC supports Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), and Fleet readiness assessment and training. AUTEC is a Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB) and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport's largest single team project, providing both deep and shallow water test and training environments. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret

Responsibilities

• The Program Engineer is responsible for being the point of contact to NUWC, US Navy, and contractor personnel for the planning and conduct of testing on the AUTEC test ranges and is accountable to the Test Planning Manager.
• Evaluate assigned test support requirements and determine best method(s) for accomplishing all aspects of each program/test within the existing parameters of AUTEC capabilities to match/satisfy customer needs/requirements. Define new capabilities or additional resources if such are required.
• Accountable for cost control management and technical instruction tasking guidance related to test support and projects as assigned. This responsibility comprises monitoring costs and expenditures of all departments engaged in supporting test activities and coordinating status of funding with NUWC Subject Matter Experts and Contractor Finance.
• ISO assigned programs/tests, arrange for any necessary shore facility, test asset preparation/modification, shipping, staging, proper management of any HAZMAT/HAZWASTE, and/or pre/post-test logistic support. Upon program/test completion, ensure all Range User materials/equipment are returned and all AUTEC assets/facilities are restored to their original condition as required/indicated by the NUWC Test Program Manager (TPM).
• Schedule contractor assets/personnel and/or contractor controlled AUTEC resources needed to support the determined workload and be responsible for coordinating and ensuring such commitments are met.
• Generate and post written operational documents IAW internal department policies to communicate scheduled events/programs/tests’ support requirements and ensure identified contractor support readiness to execute all scheduled support operations and functions.
• Update and maintain test support documents in a timely fashion to reflect ongoing changes in Range User schedules/requirements as communicated by the NUWC TPM.
• As required, develop, promulgate, and maintain standing test plans ISO on-going test programs.
• As required and approved travel to attend/participate ISO program/test planning conferences and/or events where on-site representation is necessary.
• Retain responsibility for assigned administrative-use USG vehicle and cell phone during duty periods and adhere to usage protocol IAW AUTEC standard procedure.
• Accept delegation of department support activities and other such tasks as may be assigned by the Test Planning Manager.

Required Qualifications

• BS/BA degree preferably in Science, Business, Project Management or equivalent.
• Five years of project or program management experience preferably in direct support of Test and Range operations, such as Test Conductor, FORACS Engineer, Acoustics Engineer, System Controller, Range Safety Advisor, or supervisor level experience in Marine Services, Range Services, or Support Services.
• Military service preferably in a technical field involving large scale test operations may be considered in place of the degree.
• Computer literacy in a Windows environment. Must be able to produce documentation using Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Advanced written and oral communication skills required.
• Excellent customer relations/interface skills.
• Excellent organizational skills for prioritizing and coordinating workload.
• Works independently and as a part of a team with contractor, Range User, Navy and NUWC personnel.
• Must be able to work in a multi-cultural environment.i>
• Must be flexible, professional and decisive in coping with changes in real-time environment.
• Close vision of computer screens/monitors. Must be able to walk up and down short stairwell (1 floor).
• This position requires the individual to be eligible to obtain a US Government security clearance; US Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to travel to and stay for up to 30 days in a remote location with limited medical facilities.
• A valid US Passport and Driver’s License is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of In-Water, In-Air tracking systems, acoustic tracking systems, communications systems, and/or data processing.

Compensation Details

$90,000

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

09/09/2026 - 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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