Senior Test Engineer

Job Summary :

Provide support to NSWC Dahlgren H20 for AN/SQQ-89 testing at integrator location (Lockheed Martin/Manassas VA) for domestic and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) systems.

Essential Responsibilities:

Write and execute test cases that will exercise both the SQQ-89 system as well as its external interfaces including but not limited to AWS, VLS, TSP, and Radar

• Document issues observed with SQQ-89 and its external interfaces with clear descriptions and steps to reproduce
• Review system documentation and requirements and provide technical input to the Systems Engineering team.
• Review issues from the Fleet Support team and re-create the issue in the lab for
• Witness installing the SQQ-89 system ensuring the SVD is following and providing redlined changes as needed
• Work with the system Integrator's automated test team to design automated test scripts
• Travel approximately 10% of the time
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline with seven (7) years of systems test experience with real-time weapons systems, combat systems, or fire control systems; or
• US Naval operational experience in a combat systems rate at the E6 level or higher with four (4) years of systems test experience with real-time weapons systems, combat systems, or fire control systems; or
• Ten (10) years of systems test experience with real-time weapons systems, combat systems, or fire control systems

Job Summary :

Provide support to NSWC Dahlgren H20 for AN/SQQ-89 testing at integrator location (Lockheed Martin/Manassas VA) for domestic and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) systems.

Essential Responsibilities:

Write and execute test cases that will exercise both the SQQ-89 system as well as its external interfaces including but not limited to AWS, VLS, TSP, and Radar

• Document issues observed with SQQ-89 and its external interfaces with clear descriptions and steps to reproduce
• Review system documentation and requirements and provide technical input to the Systems Engineering team.
• Review issues from the Fleet Support team and re-create the issue in the lab for
• Witness installing the SQQ-89 system ensuring the SVD is following and providing redlined changes as needed
• Work with the system Integrator's automated test team to design automated test scripts
• Travel approximately 10% of the time

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline with seven (7) years of systems test experience with real-time weapons systems, combat systems, or fire control systems; or
• US Naval operational experience in a combat systems rate at the E6 level or higher with four (4) years of systems test experience with real-time weapons systems, combat systems, or fire control systems; or
• Ten (10) years of systems test experience with real-time weapons systems, combat systems, or fire control systems

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience in testing and test analysis of systems or software for surface ship weapons control and C2 systems.
• Performing test activities including developer/capability level testing, functional level testing (FQT/Verification and Validation), software/system integration testing, or AEGIS combat systems integration land-based testing.
• Using simulators in a test environment

Desired

Qualifications:

• Experience with Agile tools (e.g., JIRA, Test Rail, Confluence)
• Experience with ASW fire control system (e.g., AN/SQQ-89)

Compensation Details:

$80,000 - $100,000

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:

03/12/2026 - 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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