Senior Test Engineer - Unmanned Systems & C-UxS

Amentum; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

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 a Test Engineer to support NSWC Crane programs, focusing on planning, executing, and documenting test activities for unmanned systems and subsystems in contested environments.

You will collaborate with engineers, scientists, and government stakeholders to ensure performance, reliability, and mission success, while maintaining compliance with safety standards and government regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or related field.
• 7 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• DoD T&E experience for hardware/software systems.
• Ability to design test plans, develop Test Program Sets (TPSs), engineer test beds and automated support systems, execute test events, and document results.
• Experience with T&E of sensor, EW, or C-UxS technologies.
• Familiarity with DoT&E processes and formal V&V methodologies.
• Good communications and analytical skills; working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs.
• Must have an active Secret US Government clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and execute test plans, test procedures, and test cases for unmanned systems, subsystems, and components under development.
• Support test and evaluation (T&E) activities across the development lifecycle, including component-level testing, integration testing, developmental testing, and field/operational testing.
• Set up, calibrate, and operate test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems to support test execution.
• Collect, reduce, and analyze test data; prepare clear and accurate test reports summarizing results, anomalies, and recommendations.
• Identify test discrepancies, troubleshoot system or test setup issues, and support root-cause analysis in coordination with engineering staff.
• Support development of modeling and simulation efforts used to inform test planning and predict system performance.
• Coordinate with government customers and program staff to schedule test events, secure test ranges/facilities, and ensure test safety protocols are followed.
• Maintain accurate documentation of test configurations, procedures, and results in accordance with program and contract requirements.
• Support risk identification related to test schedules, resourcing, or technical performance, and communicate findings to the PMO and technical leadership.
• Assist in the preparation of technical briefings, test readiness reviews, and program review materials.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards, quality assurance processes, and applicable government test regulations.
• Direct interface and liaison with customers at all levels from quotation to final design and test activities, design reviews and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications.
• Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures.

Skills

Test planning

TPS development

DoD T&E

Sensor/EW/C-UxS

DoT&E

Security clearance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physics or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Test equipment & data acquisition

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Test Engineer to support NSWC Crane programs, focusing on planning, executing, and documenting test activities for unmanned systems and subsystems in contested environments.

You will collaborate with engineers, scientists, and government stakeholders to ensure performance, reliability, and mission success, while maintaining compliance with safety standards and government regulations.