Systems Engineer (JPRA Support)

About the role

Amentum is seeking a skilled and experienced Systems Engineer to join its team at Fort Belvoir. The role provides essential contractual support to the Joint Personnel Recovery Agency (JPRA), focusing on systems assessments. It covers planning, familiarization with design and execution of experiments, with core competencies in analysis, report generation, and working group facilitation.

Key responsibilities

• Assess the operational effectiveness and suitability of existing and emerging technologies, tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs)
• Assess system capabilities and provide information for capability improvement plans that meet joint requirements and operational needs
• Identify non-material solutions such as concepts of operation (CONOPS) and JTTPs
• Support JPRA-led demonstrations and experiments during military exercises, and plan and execute experiments
• Conduct analysis and generate system assessment reports
• Support the development of interoperability requirements and standards
• Collaborate with Services, Combatant Commands, inter-agency and private sector entities on design requirements and improvement plans
• Plan and run Government/Industry forums or working groups, and prepare After Action Reports (AARs) within 5 working days
• Require regular travel as a core part of the job

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 years of related experience as a Systems Engineer or Operations Research and Systems Analyst (ORSA)
• Active TS/SCI clearance (US citizenship required); preferred: Master's degree and prior joint military experience
• Experience in design and execution of experiments or tests
• Experience leading working groups and Government/Industry forums, and with personnel recovery or related missions preferred

Required skills

• Analysis and comprehensive reporting, including AARs per JPRA procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communication and teamwork
• Attention to detail, independent initiative and project organization across units

What we offer

• Pay range of $135-$145
• 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