Test Engineer-NOST Support

Amentum; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Test Engineer – NOST Support to join our Navy On-Site Team at the Lockheed Martin facility in Manassas, VA. You will lead the planning, execution, and validation of ARCI SONAR systems for both in-service and new-construction submarine platforms, bridging design and deployment while meeting rigorous Navy standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience), 5 years of engineering/testing, and an Active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance is required.
• Experience with sonar or naval systems is a plus.
• Proficient in documenting test cases.
• Willing to work shift schedules for event testing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and validate ARCI SONAR system tests.
• Collaborate with engineering to define test plans.
• Identify and resolve functional problems.
• Maintain reliability programs and quality standards.
• Conduct performance verification testing.
• Document test cases and provide feedback for product changes.
• Ensure testing complies with Navy standards.
• Coordinate with vendors for testing components.
• Oversee software longevity testing (Sonar Test Director).

Skills

Active Secret Clearance

MS Teams

Troubleshooting

Agile environment

Testing & Verification

On-site work

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associates degree

High School Diploma

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

MATLAB

Linux

Job description

Location: On-site | Lockheed Martin facility - Manassas VA

Clearance: Active Secret

Amentum is seeking aTest Engineer – NOST Supportto join our Navy On-Site Team. In this role, you will lead the planning, execution, and validation of ARCI SONAR systems for both in-service and new-construction submarine platforms. You will bridge the gap between design and deployment, ensuring mission-critical software and hardware meet rigorous Navy standards.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Interacts with other engineering groups to define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret tests for products, systems, components, or modifications.
• Identifies functional problems and suggests resolutions.
• Defines internal quality control standards and the maintenance of reliability programs.
• Conducts Performance Verification Testing.
• Documents and analyzes test cases and provides feedback and recommendations for product or design changes.
• Ensures testing procedures comply with required industry specific standards.
• Contributes to the development of improvements to overall testing and quality programs for improved results.
• May coordinate with vendors or suppliers to modify or develop testing for components or other parts.
• Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature.
• Qualify as Sonar Test Director to oversea and evaluate software longevity testing.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of relevant engineering/testing experience (OR Associates degree and 9+ years of relevant engineering/testing experience OR HSD and 13 years of relevant engineering/testing experience.)
• Must have an Active Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenshipis required to maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Strong written and oral skills; proficient in MS Teams and collaborative tools.
• Ability to investigate, troubleshoot and design solutions to problems in operational software and hardware
• Qualify to setup and use various test support equipment
• Bug/Defect Identification
• Ability to work well in an agile and collaborative work environment
• Perform Validation and Verification of Program Trouble Reports
• Ability to travel as required
• Ability to work on-site in an office environment
• Ability to follow OSHA and Navy safety requirements including wearing personal protective equipment
• Ability to support shift work (evening/mid) for event testing

Preferred/Desired Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Working knowledge of ARCI SONAR computer systems and SONAR integrated software application programs
• Deep understanding and knowledge of SONAR theory and Submarine SONAR operations.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, MATLAB, and Linux.
• Familiarity with Navy safety requirements and OSHA standards.

Compensation Details:

$100,000-$120,000

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:

10/27/2026 - 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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