Amentum

Naval System Security Engineer

Amentum$125K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) in engineering, science, or technical discipline, or 4 years of relevant experience
  • 6 years of engineering experience with Department of War major weapon or combat systems
  • 2 years of concurrent experience with U.S. Navy shipboard weapons or fire control systems
  • 6 years of full-time systems engineering experience, including 2 years at system level
  • Active SECRET U.S. Government Clearance required

Responsibilities

  • Provide expertise in the development and integration of Naval surface defense systems
  • Develop design and integration documentation for control and situational awareness systems
  • Implement security engineering measures to protect critical technologies
  • Integrate hardware and software protections into major weapon systems
  • Develop Program Protection Plans and related security documentation
  • Perform requirements management for weapon control systems
  • Coordinate system change impacts with stakeholders

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance
Full Job Description
Amentum is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Naval System Security Engineer with a background in Navy surface major weapon, combat, and/or fire control systems to assist our customer with systems, technical, and security engineering methodologies and services.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Providing expertise with the development, integration, and management of complex Naval surface weapons/combat defense systems.
  • Providing system design/system integration documents for weapons control systems and surface combat, control and/or situational awareness systems.
  • Designing and implementing systems security engineering measures and techniques that prevent or delay unauthorized access to critical technologies.
  • Integrating hardware and software protections into major weapons, combat, and/or fire control systems to deter exploitation.
  • Developing Program Protection Plans (PPP) and other security related documentation.
  • Performing requirements derivation, allocation, and management for a weapon control system and external interfaces.
  • Coordinating the impacts of proposed system changes with internal and external organizations, and system stakeholders

Requirements:
  • A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline, or four (4) years of a demonstrated knowledge base and subject matter expertise relevant to specific technical disciplines of the SOW, including the qualifications below; or U.S. Naval operational experience at the E-7 level or higher.
  • In addition, six (6) years of engineering experience with a Department of War (DoW) major weapon, combat, and/or fire control systems program. Experience in concept definition, Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) compliant architecture development, requirements definition, and initial and detailed system design activities. Systems engineering experience focused on requirements development and management of software systems. This includes experience related to the identification, analysis, and documentation of complex systems involving DoW weapon, combat, and/or fire control systems. Two (2) years of concurrent experience with U.S. Navy surface or submarine shipboard weapons, combat, and/or fire control systems to include current U.S. Navy programs.
  • Six (6) years of full-time professional experience in systems engineering. Two of these years must have been full-time experience at the system level in any of the following areas: requirements definition, system design parameters, concepts operation, risk assessment, producibility studies/analyses, performance analyses, test and evaluation, post-delivery support
  • Must have an Active SECRET U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a SECRET Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Systems security engineering (SSE) measures and techniques experience.
  • DoDI 5000.02, DoDI 5000.83, DoDI 5200.39, DoDI 5200.44, and DoDI 5200.47E experience


Compensation Details:
US; $125,000-$145,000

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:
05/13/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum 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.

About Amentum

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering and technical services to the U.S. government and commercial customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, facilities management, and logistics and supply chain management, among others. Amentum has a global presence, with operations in over 20 countries, and serves a diverse range of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about Amentum
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$5 billion

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