Required Education and Experience:

- Amentum’s Underwater Launch Test Capability is seeking a Senior level candidate to support the team at Crane, IN as a Test Engineer. Demonstrated experience in DOD-related test programs is required. The successful candidate will demonstrate the skills necessary to operate and maintain instrumentation and equipment required to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. As a Test Engineer Lead, you will leverage instrumentation and software knowledge to become a subject matter expert (SME) in the hardware and software of large plant control system; including serving as the leader and SME overall responsible for a 3-5 person team working the design acceptance, installation, and sustainment of the sensors, signals, cabling, junction boxes, I/O devices, and software. A BA/BS degree and 8-10 years' of related experience are required. The successful candidate will have a desire to work in a hands-on and collaborative environment. This position requires initiative, teamwork, and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. Performance of this position requires working outdoors in various environments. U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOD Secret Security Clearance required.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications: Experience working with high-speed video lighting, cameras, and software; as well as time lapse and still photography is a plus.

The skill set required includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Operate, install, adjust, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment, which are used to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles.

• Record and interpret test data.

• Provide support for high-speed video lighting, camera, software, and post-processing operations.

• Vet and finalize the ULT CDAS Maintenance Manual and revisions.

• Ability and experience to understand test parameter inputs, manipulate, and troubleshoot end-to-end diagnostics within Control and Data Acquisition software to perform accurate, timely testing

• Support test team using automation tools and troubleshooting bug fixing

• Influence software design for field use

Mission Statement: The Conventional Prompt Strike Test Facility (CTF) contract supports the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), Weapons and Energetics Department in China Lake, CA and Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane, IN. We maintain the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, honesty and fairness in our relationships with our customers, suppliers, subcontractors and professional associates.

Essential Functions for Position

Physical Requirements: May include lifting of weight up to forty (40) pounds as necessary.

Work Environment: Can involve inside or outside work depending on the task. An inside environment may be a cubicle (considerations: close quarters, low to moderate noise, bright or dim lighting). Outside work may include various environmental conditions including warm and cold climates. Needs to be able to work well with co-workers and all levels of management.

Equipment and Machines : Ability to operate office equipment such as a personal computer, printer, copy machine, telephone, fax machine and other equipment including desk supplies and other work-related tools as required.

Attendance: Normal hours are Monday - Thursday between 6:00am to 4:00pm during flex weeks, 6:00am to 3:00pm on non-flex weeks. Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary to meet deadlines. Must exhibit flexibility of work hours to adjust to surge situations based on critical mission requirements. With the exception of STD/LTD/FMLA & approved time off, attendance is considered essential.

Other Essential Functions: Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management, and co-workers. Must have clear, concise and accurate communications skills in English, both verbal and written. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk to employees or others. Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner. Independent personal transportation to office or work site is required. Travel (up to 10%) to and from customer locations and test locations (government and vendor) may be required to support projects. This may involve airline travel. In some cases, accommodations can possibly be made for POV, if necessary. When operating any vehicle for work purposes, must wear seat belt and in addition, no cellular devices are to be used when vehicle is in motion.