Early Career Controls and Instrumentation Engineer

Amentum company; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Early Career Controls and Instrumentation Engineer to join the Advanced Solutions Group. You will design, develop, and commission control systems, including hardware wiring, PLC programming, and HMI development for diverse facilities. Domestic and international field work may be required.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and willingness to learn from experienced engineers. ABET-accredited degree and 0–5 years of related experience are expected.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required to comply with government customer requirements.
• BS in Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics, or related engineering field from ABET-accredited program.
• 0–5 years of experience in control or data acquisition system design, implementation, and commissioning.
• Able to work on multi-discipline teams and learn from senior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware assembly and wiring diagrams for SCADA systems.
• Develop control system software designs and PLC/HMI programs.
• Interface with facility equipment using MODBUS TCP, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, etc.
• Apply closed-loop controls methods to CVCS and related systems.
• Support hardware assembly, panel testing, and on-site commissioning.
• Communicate project status with clients and management.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Learning mindset

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics or related ABET-accredited program

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

Emerson PC ME

Job description

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage, driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities.

We are seeking an Early Career Controls and Instrumentation Engineer to join Amentum’s Advanced Solutions Group. Candidates may be based at either our Tullahoma, TN or Farmington Hills, MI office.

Our Advanced Solutions Group delivers the design, construction, and operation of unique and complex research and development facilities across the nuclear, automotive, motorsports, defense, and aerospace industries. Our team has supported an impressive range of clients, including Audi, Boeing, BMW, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, Honda, General Motors, NASA, the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Department of Energy, Volkswagen, and organizations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.

Essential Responsibilities:

This Early Career Controls & Instrumentation Engineer role will support projects ranging from small studies to multi-million-dollar turnkey solutions. The successful candidate will be team-oriented, organized, and an effective communicator who can meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with engineering and business professionals to ensure client satisfaction and deliver projects within scope, budget, and schedule.

• Developing hardware assembly and wiring diagrams for SCADA systems.
• Developing control system software designs.
• Developing control system software including PLC programming and HMI development.
• Developing interfaces to facility equipment using various industrial control protocols (MODBUS TCP, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, etc.)
• Applying closed loop controls methods to control continuously variable systems.
• Supporting hardware assembly and fabrication through panel shop testing.
• Performing light installation tasks on-site for commissioning efforts.
• Performing on-site facility startup, checkout, and commissioning activities, both domestically and abroad, under supervision.
• Communicating with clients and management regarding project status.
• Coordinating with other engineering disciplines and departments to ensure success.
• Completing project milestones to ensure project completion within technical scope, budget, and client schedule.

Required Qualifications:

• US citizenship is required to comply with government customer requirements and/or applicable government regulations.

• A Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field from an ABET-accredited program.
• 0-5 years of experience in control or data acquisition system design, implementation, and commissioning.
• An ability to work as a team member on single and multi-discipline engineering teams to deliver technically successful control and data systems, often unique one-of-a-kind systems. Must be willing to learn from senior engineers and mentors.
• A desire to develop ingenious alternative approaches to challenges, and drive innovation during all phases of projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some experience as a PLC and HMI software developer in one of the major environments (for instance, Rockwell Software Studio 5000, SIEMENS TIA Portal, Emerson PC ME) with a working knowledge of the other environments.
• Some experience selecting, specifying, and procuring process instrumentation and actuation hardware, control and data acquisition system hardware, PLCs, drive and motion systems, automation network hardware, interconnect cabling and supporting equipment.
• EIT – FE Exam passed, or pursuing EIT.

Description of Work Environment:

• Work will mainly be performed in an inside-office environment.
• Field work may be required, including outside work.
• Most of the travel relates to the commissioning and site acceptance efforts. These trips can range from a single week to multiple consecutive weeks, depending on the project assigned to the candidate.

Compensation Details:

$80,000- $115,000

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.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.