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Amentum is seeking a junior-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 support day-to-day activities of the PMX-311 engineering team., * Provide systems engineering support for design, development, production, and in-service activities through coordination of various engineering group meetings and working groups
- Assist in digital transformation efforts through management of engineering group data
- 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 action items and recording meeting minutes
- Support management of PMX-311 engineering tasks with the engineering design agent and field activities
- Support software development efforts by recording technical team prioritization of new capabilities during Program Increment Planning Meetings (PIPs)
- Support development of briefing materials for engineering reviews and working groups
- Manage POC lists and provide coordination with PMX-311 supporting activities and German partners to schedule and coordinate meeting agenda topics, meeting location and objectives
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline
- 1-4 years engineering experience with DoD/DoW weapons 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., * Familiarity and utilization of the latest Navy Technical Review Manual (TRM) v3.0 for US Navy weapon programs
- Prior experience with engineering and development on Navy Missile program(s)
- Prior experience utilizing Secure Internet Protocol Network Protocol Network (SIPRNet)
- An Active Secret U.S. Government Clearance
Benefits & conditions
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.
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