Controls and Instrumentation Engineer (ES2)

Amentum; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Stock purchase plan

Disability coverage

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) is seeking a Controls and Instrumentation Engineer to support NASA propulsion test activities at Marshall Space Flight Center. You will work with senior engineers on test article controls, instrumentation, and data systems for space flight and test hardware.

The role requires a BS in Engineering (Electrical preferred), ABET accreditation considered a plus, and 0–5 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Electrical Engineering preferred; ABET accreditation preferred.
• STAR/REAL ID required for eligibility.
• 0–5 years of experience typical.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with NASA project customers to ensure mission success.
• Design, develop, install, and test propulsion and structural hardware and data systems.
• Review safety, design, and test readiness with stakeholders.
• Prepare reports and presentations to support ASED and customer requirements.
• Participate in safety meetings and technical reviews.

Skills

Microsoft Office

PLCs

GUI programming

Data systems

OSHA standards

Education

Electrical Engineering

ABET accredited degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

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Join Our Journey

At Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) your growth is our priority! That’s why we offer an array of exciting opportunities for your career development. From the transformative Team Lead Academy to education reimbursement, personalized mentoring, and engaging company-sponsored networking events, you have the power to shape your professional journey in a way that aligns with your aspirations.

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This position has been aligned with Aerodyne Industries.

Position Description

As a Controls and Instrumentation Engineer you will perform C&I functions for space flight and non-space flight hardware for the NASA Propulsion Test branch at Marshall Space Flight Center.

The C&I engineer will

• Support senior engineers with the testing of launch vehicle systems, sub-systems and elements.
• Support senior engineers with the development of test article controls, instrumentation, and data systems.
• Support senior engineers with the preparation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Facility Operation Procedures (FOPs), Facility Activation Plans (FAPs), and Data analyses.

Job Duties will include

• Coordination with NASA project level customers across organizations to ensure mission success.
• Work with a diverse team of civil servants and contractors to design, develop, setup, and perform propulsion and structural testing on space flight qualification hardware, and other mission critical hardware.
• Participate in safety meetings, task meetings, design reviews, and test readiness reviews as requested to support ASED and customer requirements.
• Develop and deliver reports and presentations as requested to support ASED and customer requirements via Power Point and other various software packages.
• Perform safety and certification training to support ASED and customer requirements.

A degree in Engineering or related field is required. A degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred. A degree from an ABET accredited institution is also preferred. Typically, educational requirement is a BS with 0 - 5 years of experience. A STAR/REAL ID is required.

The ideal candidate will be an engineer with the following skills

• Experience with Microsoft Office products such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with PLCs development and operation is a plus.
• Familiarity with software development for GUIs is a plus.
• Familiarity in the use of data systems, pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, flowmeters and strain gages are a plus.
• Familiarity with OSHA and ANSI standards.

Essential Functions

Work Environment: General office environment (100%). Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (<10%).

Physical Requirements

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (40%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and Amentum facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance

Normal workday is from 7:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Proof Of U.S. Citizenship Is Required.

Compensation Details

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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

• 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

10/14/2026 - 11/16/2026

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.

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