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# Test Engineer-NOST Support

- **Company:** Amentum Services, Inc.
- **Location:** Manassas, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $120,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Confluence, JIRA, Collaborative Software, Linux, MATLAB, SONAR (Symantec), SC Clearance, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=36453ac8b3b6fb79

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of relevant engineering/testing experience (OR Associates degree and 9+ years of relevant engineering/testing experience OR HSD and 13 years of relevant engineering/testing experience.)
 * Must have an Active Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Secret Clearance.
 * Strong written and oral skills; proficient in MS Teams and collaborative tools.
 * Ability to investigate, troubleshoot and design solutions to problems in operational software and hardware
 * Qualify to setup and use various test support equipment
 * Bug/Defect Identification
 * Ability to work well in an agile and collaborative work environment
 * Perform Validation and Verification of Program Trouble Reports
 * Ability to travel as required
 * Ability to work on-site in an office environment
 * Ability to follow OSHA and Navy safety requirements including wearing personal protective equipment
 * Ability to support shift work (evening/mid) for event testing

Preferred/Desired Experience:

 * Bachelor's degree in Engineering
 * Working knowledge of ARCI SONAR computer systems and SONAR integrated software application programs
 * Deep understanding and knowledge of SONAR theory and Submarine SONAR operations.
 * Experience with JIRA, Confluence, MATLAB, and Linux.
 * Familiarity with Navy safety requirements and OSHA standards.

## Description

Amentum is seeking a Test Engineer - NOST Support to join our Navy On-Site Team. In this role, you will lead the planning, execution, and validation of ARCI SONAR systems for both in-service and new-construction submarine platforms. You will bridge the gap between design and deployment, ensuring mission-critical software and hardware meet rigorous Navy standards., * Interacts with other engineering groups to define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret tests for products, systems, components, or modifications.

 * Identifies functional problems and suggests resolutions.
 * Defines internal quality control standards and the maintenance of reliability programs.
 * Conducts Performance Verification Testing.
 * Documents and analyzes test cases and provides feedback and recommendations for product or design changes.
 * Ensures testing procedures comply with required industry specific standards.
 * Contributes to the development of improvements to overall testing and quality programs for improved results.
 * May coordinate with vendors or suppliers to modify or develop testing for components or other parts.
 * Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature.
 * Qualify as Sonar Test Director to oversea and evaluate software longevity testing.