Test Engineer (Top Secret, Springfield VA)

About the role

Amentum is seeking an experienced Test Engineer in Springfield, VA to support the development, execution and documentation of test and evaluation (T&E) activities for a Department of War (DoW) customer. Working under the direction of the Test Engineer Lead, you will collaborate with engineers, developers and government stakeholders to evaluate new technologies, run laboratory and field tests and help implement innovative solutions. The role is non-remote, full-time and onsite, with regular travel up to 30%.

Key responsibilities

• Develop detailed Test Plans, Evaluation Plans, Test Schedules and Test Reports according to DoW standards.
• Plan and coordinate test events, including facilities, equipment, ranges, personnel and resources.
• Apply Scientific Test and Analysis Techniques (STAT) to produce statistically meaningful results.
• Define and evaluate Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs) and Measures of Performance (MOPs).
• Maintain WIPT plans, milestones and decision points, and the Capstone Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP).
• Develop project-specific Test and Evaluation Strategies (TES) covering operational readiness and suitability.
• Review requirements, specifications and test results, and take part in technical exchange meetings and design reviews.
• Coordinate with government agencies and commercial entities, and stay current on industry standards.
• Recommend modeling and simulation tools and software.

Required profile

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; US citizenship required to maintain it.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, statistics or a related field with 4 years of related experience, or 6 years without a degree.
• Preferred: Master's degree, 6+ years of experience, DAWIA Test and Evaluation Level II, SERE Level C, airborne sensor operator experience and military deployment experience.
• Experience in Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) and technical project support.
• Ability to travel regularly, work 40 hours per week, and deploy short-term (up to 30 days) worldwide, including weekend and holiday work.

Required skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Technical writing and Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• MATLAB and other statistical and analytical tools; preferred: Simulink.

What we offer

• Salary of $100,000 - $135,000.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, educational reimbursement, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance.