Junior Space Systems Engineer - Design, Test & Docs

Amentum

United States

On-site

USD 64,000 - 86,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
401(k) matching
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an entry-level engineer to support the Kennedy Propellants and Life Support Services program at Kennedy Space Center, FL. You will participate in planning, design, analysis, and documentation across electronic systems, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to meet customer requirements.

The role emphasizes learning, on-the-job development, and adherence to safety standards, with potential travel and security clearance requirements as applicable.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related scientific field is required.
  • 0–1 year of job-related experience or equivalent; strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform engineering tasks with supervision, including design development and analysis updates.
  • Assist in generation of specifications and engineering data.
  • Audit drawings and provide redline updates.
  • Create work orders and process workflow using Maximo.
  • Coordinate with engineering, logistics, finance, and program management teams to define system requirements.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation and subsystem specifications.
  • Interface with customers in design reviews and technical meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills
Good communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Amentum is seeking an entry-level engineer to support the Kennedy Propellants and Life Support Services program at Kennedy Space Center, FL. You will participate in planning, design, analysis, and documentation across electronic systems, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to meet customer requirements.

The role emphasizes learning, on-the-job development, and adherence to safety standards, with potential travel and security clearance requirements as applicable.

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