Senior Systems Engineer

Amentum; Dahlgren (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to provide technical oversight for the AN/SQQ-89 Advanced Baselines at NSWC Dahlgren, focusing on surface ASW functional areas including contact management and weapons control.

The role demands extensive systems engineering experience in USW and C2, leadership in teams, and familiarity with GOTS/COTS software and FMS programs, plus documentation for system integration and certification processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or scientific/technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• Ten or more years of professional systems engineering experience in support of Undersea Warfare (USW) for U.S. and Foreign Military Sales platforms.
• Minimum ten years of experience with five years in team leadership performing systems analysis, engineering, and mission planning.
• Proficiency in identifying and resolving complex engineering challenges across Navy/Joint Warfighting capabilities.
• Experience with Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) and Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software technologies.
• Ability to develop system integration documentation including ECPs, ICRs, IDS, and WS; familiarity with certification processes and FMS programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight to integrator developers, ensuring performance and interface requirements for the AN/SQQ-89 Advanced Baselines.
• Conduct engineering reviews including P-Spec baseline releases, FDD baseline releases, and IDS.
• Participate in the AN/SQQ-89 Requirements Working Group to address performance requirements for CRUDES platforms and FMS baselines.
• Engage in Bug Adjudication Board meetings to analyze and resolve issues within installed baselines.

Job description

About Amentum

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquarters in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

About the Role

Amentum is seeking a motivated and results-driven Senior Systems Engineer to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren Division, H20. In this dynamic role, you will provide technical oversight and expertise for the development of the AN/SQQ-89 Advanced Baselines, primarily focusing on surface Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) functional areas, including Contact Management and Weapons Control.

Responsibilities

• Technical Oversight: Provide guidance to integrator developers, ensuring performance and interface requirements are met for the AN/SQQ-89 Advanced Baselines.
• Engineering Analysis: Conduct comprehensive engineering reviews, including but not limited to:
  • Performance Specification (P-Spec) baseline releases
  • Functional Description Document (FDD) baseline releases
  • Interface Design Specifications (IDS)
• Requirements Management: Actively participate in the AN/SQQ-89 Requirements Working Group to address performance requirements for Cruiser-Destroyer (CRUDES) platforms and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) baselines.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Participate in Bug Adjudication Board meetings to analyze reported issues within installed baselines.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, scientific, or technical discipline from an accredited institution, or
• Ten (10) years of relevant, demonstrated experience in combat systems, command & control systems, and simulation/stimulation systems related to Surface Ship Undersea Warfare (USW) for U.S. and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) platforms.

Experience

• Minimum of ten (10) years of professional systems engineering experience in support of Undersea Warfare, including:
• At least five (5) years as a team leader performing systems analysis, engineering, and mission planning efforts.
• Proficiency in identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex engineering challenges within platform, weapon, C2, and combat systems for Navy/Joint Warfighting capabilities.
• Experience with both Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) and Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to develop system integration documentation for weapons and C2 systems, including Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Interface Change Requests (ICRs), Interface Design Specifications (IDS), and Weapon Specifications (WS).
• Familiarity with weapons and combat system certification processes, including self-certification criteria.
• Previous experience with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs.
• Willingness to work onsite at NSWC Dahlgren.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in top-level system architecture design and program requirement development.
• Knowledge of maintaining, reviewing, generating, and tracking systems engineering documentation.
• Expertise in evaluating and refining existing system requirements and supporting upgrades.
• Ability to review and contribute to Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and Concept of Employment (CONEMP) documents.
• Experience supporting technology refresh initiatives, providing insight on COTS technologies.
• Proven ability to analyze emerging technologies, updates, and potential enhancements for their impact on USW systems.

Why Join Amentum?

At Amentum, we are committed to delivering advanced solutions to support our nation’s defense initiatives. As part of our team, you’ll work alongside industry leaders and contribute to innovative projects that directly impact national security.

Ready to Apply?

If you are passionate about advanced technology, national defense, and thrive in solving complex engineering challenges, we invite you to join our team. Submit your application and let’s make an impact together!

Compensation Details

US: $100,000 to $130,000

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

• 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

05/19/2026 - 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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