Engineer 4

Amentum; Center Hill (FL); On-site; USD 100,800 - 123,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) savings plan

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a lead engineer on the Kennedy Propellants and Life Support Services program at Kennedy Space Center, FL. You will oversee design, analysis and reviews of complex electronic/mechanical systems, guiding a design/review team through complete project life cycles from concept through fielding.

Responsibilities include generating complete design specs, performing ASME code verifications, coordinating with multi-discipline teams, and presenting technical results to customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with 7+ years' relevant experience.
• Strong communication and analytical skills; ability to troubleshoot hardware/software.
• Willingness to travel and obtain security clearance (NACI).
• US citizenship required for restricted area access.

Responsibilities

• Perform design development, analysis or review tasks independently.
• Generate complete design specifications for complex projects.
• Prepare pressure vessel/system certification reports for pneumatics and propellant systems.
• Coordinate with engineering and program management to define system requirements.
• Conduct site visits and engineering investigations to propose solutions.

Skills

Design development

Analysis

Engineering reviews

Pressure vessel knowledge

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

Pneumatics and propellant systems

Technical documentation

Customer liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Finite element analysis

CAD software

Data analysis

Job description

Purpose and Scope:

On the Kennedy Propellants and Life Support Services (KPLSS II) program on Kennedy Space Center FL, perform as a lead on more complex engineering assignments. Perform a variety of engineering assignments in planning and overseeing research, development, design, manufacture, test, installation, operation, and maintenance of diverse electronic/mechanical equipment and systems and generally as a lead of a design, analysis or review team on more complex engineering assignments.

• Perform a range of design development, analysis or review tasks independently.
• Responsible for complete designs, analyses, or design reviews.
• Generate complete design specifications for more complex projects.
• Generate complete pressure vessel/system certifications reports for the most complex projects involving pneumatics and propellant systems.
• Assess the mechanical integrity of process piping, pressure vessels, and system devices and components; as-built system drawings; data collection; and the development & field checking of drawings for each system, as directed.
• Perform calculations/analyses verifying compliance to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code including finite element analysis and fracture mechanics.
• Understand process piping systems, industrial valves, regulators, and pressure relief devices. Must be able to identify each of these devices along with their schematic symbols, drawing methodology, and formats.
• May provide training to less experienced engineers.
• Coordinate and work closely with other engineering, logistics, financial, and program management disciplines to define system specifications and requirements.
• Establish and maintain a filing system or databases as needed for tracking project status.
• Develop, maintain and produce technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications.
• Direct interface and liaison with customers at all levels from quotation to final design and test activities, design reviews and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications.
• Conduct site visits, experimental investigations and analyze engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations.
• Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures.
• Prepare, deliver and submit technical papers and perform engineering studies.
• Support development of technical proposal and provide comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work.
• Perform other position related duties and responsibilities as directed. Responsible for complete designs, analyses, or design reviews.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform a range of design development, analysis or review tasks independently.
• Responsible for complete designs, analyses, or design reviews.
• Generate complete design specifications for more complex projects.
• Generate complete pressure vessel/system certifications reports for the most complex projects involving pneumatics and propellant systems.
• Assess the mechanical integrity of process piping, pressure vessels, and system devices and components; as-built system drawings; data collection; and the development & field checking of drawings for each system, as directed.
• Perform calculations/analyses verifying compliance to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code including finite element analysis and fracture mechanics.
• Understand process piping systems, industrial valves, regulators, and pressure relief devices. Must be able to identify each of these devices along with their schematic symbols, drawing methodology, and formats.
• May provide training to less experienced engineers.
• Coordinate and work closely with other engineering, logistics, financial, and program management disciplines to define system specifications and requirements.
• Establish and maintain a filing system or databases as needed for tracking project status.
• Develop, maintain and produce technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications.
• Direct interface and liaison with customers at all levels from quotation to final design and test activities, design reviews and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications.
• Conduct site visits, experimental investigations and analyze engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations.
• Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures.
• Prepare, deliver and submit technical papers and perform engineering studies.
• Support development of technical proposal and provide comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work.
• Perform other position related duties and responsibilities as directed. Responsible for complete designs, analyses, or design reviews.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related scientific field and at least 7 years of job-related experience or equivalent. Excellent communication and analytical skills; working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs. The position may require the ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software. Position may require travel. Position may require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance. Must be able to successfully pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). US citizenship is required for restricted area access. A driver’s license is required to independently travel onto and around KSC property.

Preferred Qualifications:

Extensive experience with Propellants and Life Support Operations on Kennedy Space Center FL. Local candidates. No relocation allowance provided.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Most positions involve work typical of office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting with occasional use of computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must posses planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines. Some positions involve work in environments (e.g., shipboard, labs, outside locations, etc.) where mechanical equipment, etc. are being installed, tested, analyzed/monitored, operated, and/or maintained. Equipment may be loud and noisy or have exposed moving components. Such positions may involve routine lifting up to 50 pounds, regular handling, grasping, kneeling and carrying, and constant use of vision and mental alertness is required.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Compensation Details:

112,000

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:

05/01/2026 - 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.

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