Amentum

Senior Systems Engineer - RMA

Amentum$125K — $135K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Systems, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering) or related STEM discipline
  • 8+ years of experience in systems engineering
  • Experience working in aerospace systems engineering, integration, or test environment, preferably related to the LTRS
  • Strong understanding of RMA concepts and technical analysis for development and sustainment
  • Familiarity with aerospace maintenance and trending analysis, verification and validation methods
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills
  • Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment

Responsibilities

  • Apply systems engineering principles to plan, integrate, test, study and evaluate complex operational systems
  • Conduct predictive reliability assessments for LTRS systems and analyze historical reliability metrics
  • Develop RMA models for mission reliability and maintainability predictions
  • Interpret and decompose mission, safety, and performance requirements into technical expectations
  • Support interface definition and management across subsystems and stakeholders
  • Identify and communicate technical risks, impacts, and mitigation strategies
  • Analyze technical data, test results, and operational metrics for readiness

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
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance
Full Job Description
RMA Systems Engineer for the Space Force Range contract to be located at Patrick Space Force base, Fl.

The successful candidates will function as technical analysts and integrators, supporting Launch and Test Range System (LTRS) predictive and historical performance reliability studies, requirements definition, interface coordination, integration, verification & validation, and test activities across a diverse range of subsystems that collectively enable safe and reliable launch operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Apply systems engineering principles to plan, integrate, test, study and evaluate the performance of complex operational systems supporting launch operations.
  • Conduct predictive reliability assessments for developmental efforts and analyze historical reliability metrics trends for LTRS systems under sustainment to gain insight into existing or emerging sustainment concerns, to assess potential risks to operational readiness and to prepare summary reports for the USSF Customer.
  • Develop RMA models to provide current mission reliability and maintainability predictions for LTRS systems in various support scenarios and mission configurations to assist in the development of sustainment and modification planning focused on the mitigation of operational risk.
  • Interpret and decompose LTRS mission, safety, and performance requirements into actionable technical expectations.
  • Support interface definition and management across multiple subsystems, contractors, and government stakeholders.
  • Identify and communicate technical risks, impacts, and mitigation strategies to engineering leadership and customers.
  • Support configuration and change control processes, including technical impact assessments and baseline management.
  • Analyze technical data, test results, and operational metrics to inform readiness and decision-making.
  • Effective collaboration across disciplines and organizations to resolve technical issues and support mission execution.
  • Flexible support to multiple subsystems and engineering functions as workload shifts across the LTRS enterprise.


Core Skills and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Systems, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering) or related STEM discipline
  • 8+ years of experience in systems engineering
  • Experience working in aerospace systems engineering, integration, or test environment, preferably related to the LTRS
  • Strong understanding of RMA concepts and technical analysis for development and sustainment, reliability modeling, requirements management, interface coordination and system integration concepts
  • Familiarity with aerospace maintenance and trending analysis, verification and validation methods and test lifecycle activities
  • Ability to assess and communicate technical risk in a clear, structured manner
  • Experience working in configuration-controlled environments
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills
  • Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment
  • Active or ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance (Required)


Desired Experience (Not All Required)
  • Experience supporting launch operations, range systems, aerospace, defense, or safety-critical systems
  • Exposure to system-of-systems environments involving multiple organizations and authorities
  • Experience with reliability block diagrams, systems performance trend analysis, CONOPS, operational test events, or readiness reviews
  • Familiarity with digital engineering tools, modeling, and data-driven analysis
  • Experience with Cameo preferred


Compensation Details:
$125k-$135k

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:
07/29/2026 - 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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