FSU Field Engineer

Amentum; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

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 a field engineer in Alaska to perform a range of fundamental engineering tasks related to installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of electronic equipment and systems. A Top-Secret clearance is required, with US citizenship for clearance eligibility.

The role involves planning projects from start to finish, communicating with management and officials, and assisting in technical presentations and reports. Location near Fairbanks and related travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of technical/professional experience in the specialty field.
• Professional knowledge of engineering concepts and related fields.
• Practical knowledge of test methods and practices sufficient to perform routine to complex engineering procedures.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret US Government Clearance.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet requirements for assigned vehicles.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of fundamental field engineering tasks under supervision.
• Plans and carries out engineering steps and resolves technical problems by standard practices.
• Supports projects with limited scope or parts of more complex projects.

Skills

Engineering concepts

Test methods

English proficiency

Education

Associate's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Performs a variety of fundamental field engineering tasks under general supervision of a senior level engineer, involved in the installation, operations, testing and maintenance of electronic equipment and systems. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain Top-Secret Clearance.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conducts research and reference reading to assist higher-level engineers in obtaining technical information and keeps informed of currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to engineering specialty.
• Performs engineering or other highly technical tasks that are varied and may be somewhat difficult in character.
• Plans and carries out successive engineering steps and resolves technical problems by standard practices and techniques, such as tolerance studies and design calculations.
• Supports projects with limited scope or parts of more complex projects with detailed instructions on the intent and scope of the documents to be prepared.
• Generate sections of design specifications of more complex projects or complete specifications of less complex projects.
• Using computer-assisted test methods, conducts laboratory investigations on equipment or systems.
• Assists in preparation of reports, correspondence or technical studies.
• Studies currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to the engineering specialty.
• Prepare, deliver and submit technical presentations for in-process design and review meetings.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Range Position Description:

• Must be able to plan electrical projects from cradle to grave, write Statements of Work, get involved with process improvements and inform management of any changes or challenges that may disrupt the progress of a project.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of management within the company and Government officials.
• Must be able to utilize tact diplomacy with difficult situations involving co-workers, contractors and/or government officials and find resolutions that will benefit the mission and the people involved.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate's Degree in Engineering or other technical discipline or formal academic/vocational/military training.
• Minimum of 5 or more years of technical/professional experience in the specialty field.
• Must have a professional knowledge of applicable engineering concepts and principles, and a familiarity with related engineering fields.
• Must have a practical knowledge of test methods and practices sufficient to perform routine to more complex engineering procedures and to prepare or make minor modifications of standard test procedures or test equipment work instructions.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and must meet all requirements for assigned vehicles.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Ability to work indoors, outdoors and travel to remote locations.
• Reside near or be willing to relocate to the vicinity of Fairbanks/Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

The employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

Compensation Details:

$100,000

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:

08/27/2026 - 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.

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 (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .