Senior Test Engineer

SkillBridge Program Opportunity – Amentum

Location: Dahlgren, VA

Program Type: DoD SkillBridge Internship (Unpaid, Training Opportunity)

Eligibility: Active-duty service members within 90 to 180 days of separation, with command approval

About the Program

Amentum is proud to partner with the Department of War SkillBridge program to offer transitioning service members the opportunity to gain valuable civilian work experience through industry-specific training, mentorship, and hands-on projects. This program is designed to help you translate your military skills into a rewarding civilian career while still on active duty. Participants will work alongside experienced professionals, receive targeted training, and build a professional network to support post-service employment.

Who Should Apply

We welcome applicants from all branches and ranks who are:

• Within 90 to 180 days of separation from active duty

• Approved by their chain of command to participate in SkillBridge

• Motivated to learn, adapt, and contribute in a civilian work environment

• Interested in Test Engineering on naval systems [insert relevant industry or role focus, e.g., “operations management, IT, logistics, engineering”]

Program Highlights

• Hands-On Experience: Work on real-world projects that align with your career goals

• Mentorship: Receive guidance from industry professionals and veteran employees

• Career Development: Gain exposure to civilian workplace culture, tools, and processes

• Networking: Build connections that can lead to post-service employment opportunities

Job Summary: 

Provide support to NSWC Dahlgren H20 for AN/SQQ-89 testing at integrator location (Lockheed Martin/Manassas VA) for domestic and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) systems.

Essential Responsibilities: 

Write and execute test cases that will exercise both the SQQ-89 system as well as its external interfaces including but not limited to AWS, VLS, TSP, and Radar

• Document issues observed with SQQ-89 and its external interfaces with clear descriptions and steps to reproduce for later analysis

• Review system documentation and requirements and provide technical input to the Systems Engineering team

• Review issues from the Fleet Support team and re-create the issue in the lab for further investigation

• Witness installing the SQQ-89 system ensuring the SVD is following and providing redlined changes as needed

• Work with the system Integrator's automated test team to design automated test scripts

• Travel approximately 10% of the time

Minimum Requirements: 

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline with seven (7) years of systems test experience with real-time weapons systems, combat systems, or fire control systems; or

  • US Naval operational experience in a combat systems rate at the E6 level or higher with four (4) years of systems test experience with real-time weapons systems, combat systems, or fire control systems; or

  • Ten (10) years of systems test experience with real-time weapons systems, combat systems, or fire control systems

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience in testing and test analysis of systems or software for surface ship weapons control and C2 systems.

• Performing test activities including developer/capability level testing, functional level testing (FQT/Verification and Validation), software/system integration testing, or AEGIS combat systems integration land-based testing.

• Using simulators in a test environment 

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Agile tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, Confluence)

• Experience with ASW fire control system (e.g., AN/SQQ-89)

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and