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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Amentum Services, Inc.
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $97,500.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Communications Protocols, Systems Analysis, Internet Protocol, Microsoft Office, System Software, Systems Integration, SC Clearance, Modeling and Simulation, DODAF
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9117927/systems-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline
 * 4-10 years engineering experience with DoD/DoW weapons programs
 * Familiarity and utilization of the latest Navy Technical Review Manual (TRM) for US Navy weapon programs
 * Proficient in MS Suite and good communication, organizational skills and the ability to perform detail-oriented work
 * The ability to obtain an active DoD Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret clearance
 * Ability to travel <10>, * Prior experience with engineering and development on Navy Missile or Weapon System program(s)
 * Prior experience utilizing Secure Internet Protocol Network Protocol Network (SIPRNet)
 * Prior experience utilizing the Navy Enterprise Planning System (NEPS) or similar tool for planning of scope, milestones, deliverables and financial requirements
 * An Active Secret U.S. Government Clearance
 * Master's degree in science, technology, engineering, or math discipline
 * Management of engineering projects implementing Earned Value Management (EVM) Principles
 * Experience with MBSE Tools and Frameworks (e.g. Cameo, DoDAF, etc.)

## Description

Amentum is seeking a mid-level systems engineer to provide dedicated engineering support to the Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) for Munitions PMX-311 Terminal Defense systems (TDS), previously Program Executive Office (PEO) Integrated Warfare Systems (IWS) 11, development and engineering group in Arlington, Virginia. The PMX-311 Program Office is comprised of the US Navy Close-In Weapon System (CIWS), Directed Energy, Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS), Gun Weapon Systems (GWS), and the international cooperative Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) program with Germany. We are looking for a qualified individual to provide day-to-day support to the PMX-311 engineering team in the planning, execution and management of development, integration, test, and qualification of the RAM and CIWS weapon systems., * Provide systems engineering support for design, development, production, and in-service activities including system analysis, combat system integration, modeling and simulation, and participation in requirements development and maintenance

 * Provide technical inputs in Safety and Electromagnetic Environment Effects (E3) areas including reviewing and analyzing plans, schedules, tests, test results, and data packages
 * Provide Cross-Functional Support to PMX-311 Production, In-service Contracting and Financial groups with engineering inputs for cross-functional planning, execution and product deliveries to meet program objectives
 * Provide project management support producing schedules, tracking critical metrics and milestones and verifying requirements
 * Support management of PMX-311 engineering tasks with the engineering design agents and field activities through the development of statements of work, deliverables and funding requirements
 * Draft responses to PMX-311 internal and external Requests for Information (RFIs) coordinating inputs from the programs technical community as required
 * Prepare briefing materials and participate in working groups, Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) and program reviews
 * Management, tailoring and support of Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs) through implementation of the processes defined in the Navy Technical Review Manual (TRM)
 * Assist in digital transformation efforts by defining development requirements that implement Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) into engineering development efforts
 * Support management of agile development of system software


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