Ready to support the fleet? This position requires on-site work in Manassas and occasional travel.
Join Amentum's Navy On-Site Team in Manassas, VA, as a Sonar Test Engineer. You'll play a critical role in the research, development, and maintenance of ARCI SONAR systems for both in-service and new-construction platforms.
The Role
Working alongside the team, you will define, execute, and analyze tests for complex electronic and mechanical sonar systems. You’ll troubleshoot functional issues, ensure industry compliance, and eventually certify as a Sonar Test Director to oversee software longevity testing. This role is highly collaborative, agile, and involves shift work during key testing events.
Responsibilities:
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.
Certify as Sonar Test Director to oversee and evaluate software longevity testing.
Event testing often demands shift work where evening and mid shifts will require support.
Minimum Qualifications and experience:
Must have an Active Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Secret Clearance.
Education/Job-Related Experience: Bachelor's + 5 years' experience, OR Associate's + 9 years' experience, OR HS Diploma + 13 years' experience.
Technical Skills: Working knowledge of ARCI SONAR systems and integrated software.
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 Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
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.
Compensation Details:
US:$80,000-$120,000
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 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.
Original Posting:
08/25/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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Skills Required
- Active Secret US Government Clearance (US Citizenship required)
- Education: Bachelor's + 5 years OR Associate's + 9 years OR HS Diploma + 13 years
- Working knowledge of ARCI SONAR systems and integrated software
- Strong written and oral communication skills; proficient in MS Teams and collaborative tools
- Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions for operational software and hardware
- Qualify to set up and use various test support equipment
- Bug/defect identification and documentation
- Perform validation and verification of program trouble reports
- Ability to travel as required
- Ability to work on-site in an office environment (Manassas, VA)
- Ability to follow OSHA and Navy safety requirements, including wearing PPE
- Ability to support shift work (evening/mid) for event testing
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Deep understanding of SONAR theory and submarine SONAR operations
- Experience with JIRA, Confluence, MATLAB, and Linux
- Familiarity with Navy safety requirements and OSHA standards
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