Amentum is seeking a Tracking Controller (In Air - In Water Systems) to join our team on Andros Island, Bahamas to support the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC) mission. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Essential Responsibilities:

• The Tracking Controller is responsible for the management of real-time in-air and in-water range tracking systems and is accountable to the Test Operations Manager on the AUTEC project.  

• Manage real-time range tracking systems to meet test operation requirements in an efficient and successful manner. 

• Review all relevant test operations’ documents such as operation directives, test plans, pre-test briefings, and unclassified and classified naval messages. 

• Coordinate test tracking requirements with down-range site personnel prior/during/posttest support. 

• Attend pertinent test meetings including Range Safety briefs, pre-test briefs, test specific planning meetings, and range scheduling meetings.   

• Ensure tracking stations in the Real-time Display Center are properly prepared and manned for range testing as required by the Operations Directive and AUTEC Schedule of Operations. 

• Maintain real-time logs of all test operations in accordance with established procedures and oversee supplemental documentation requirements such as deficiency reports and range utilization reports.  

• Provide technical evaluation to the duty team of any real-time problem and suggest alternatives for meeting test objectives. 

• Exercise discretion and independent judgment to meet customer demands in conjunction with keeping company objectives in focus.   

• Perform other duties as assigned.  

Minimum Requirements:

• Military service or commercial experience (3 yrs.) in a technical field involving large-scale test operations may be substituted in lieu of the degree.   

• Associate / BS degree in Engineering, Science, Electronics, or equivalent preferred.

• Must be able to qualify as a Tracking Controller for I/A and I/W Systems in accordance with work-based learning and certification requirements. 

• Computer literacy in a Windows environment. Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English required. Use of Microsoft Outlook email and associated tools is imperative.   

• Capacity to manage close vision work on computer screens/monitors.  

• Must be able to walk up/down a one flight stairwell as well as board range craft and fixed/rotary wing aircraft.  

• Work independently and as a part of a team with contractor, Range User and NUWC personnel.   

• Aptitude for tactful interaction with a wide variety of military and civilian personnel of various nationalities.   

• Ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure; remain flexible and professional coping with changes in a real-time environment. 

• Must be able to reside in remote work location with limited medical facilities.

• Valid driver’s license and passport will be required.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of various tracking, acoustical, and/or communication systems as well as performance characteristics of US Navy vessels and anti-submarine warfare tactics a plus.  

• Knowledge of AUTEC capabilities beneficial.

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