Operational Engineering Advisor

Amentum; Paso Robles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (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 Operational Engineering Advisor to support the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC) in California. You will provide wide-ranging technical support to the Range Operations department, ensuring smooth planning and customer liaison with stakeholders.

The role requires a STEM degree, MBSE experience, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. You will work with Range customers and government teams to align requirements with capabilities and deliver timely status updates.

Qualifications

• BS in STEM or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years in a technical role.
• Experience with MBSE tools.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship.
• Knowledge of VSFB range instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Support Range Operations planning and inputs to the Universal Documentation System (UDS).
• Facilitate communication between Range customers, Space Launch Delta 30 (VSFB) and 45 (PSFB) and SFRC stakeholders.
• Attend meetings and provide technical summaries to Range Operations.
• Assist Government and stakeholders to align requirements with Range capabilities.
• Advise Range Users through the UDS process and other SFRC procedures.
• Coordinate solutions to address user requirements and notify stakeholders in writing.
• Provide status updates on task assignments.

Skills

MBSE tools

Systems engineering

Range instrumentation knowledge

Security clearance (DoD Secret)

U.S. citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Operational Engineering Advisor to support the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC).

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Operational Engineering Advisor to provide wide-ranging technical support to the Range Operations department in the execution of all Range user planning functions, up to and including critical customer liaison and stakeholder tasks and activities.

Key Responsibilities

As directed by the Operations Management team, this Engineering position will provide technical support as requested to:

• Facilitate communication and collaboration between Range customers, Space Launch Delta 30 at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) and 45 at Patrick Space Force Base (PSFB), (SLD) and all SFRC stakeholders including the Integrated Product Teams
• Provide technical support to Range Operations planning functions, including recommended inputs to the Universal Documentation System (UDS).
• Attend formal meetings and provide technical assistance and comprehensive summaries to Range Operations.
• Provide technical assistance to the Government and all stakeholders to ensure that the Range users' expectations are synchronized with the government's interpretation of requirements and Range capabilities.
• Advise and support Range Users through the submission and processing of their requirements and documentation via the UDS process and other required SLD 30 processes.
• Coordinate solutions to address user requirements and identify capability shortfalls. Notify the Government Liaison and affected Range stakeholders in writing of any issues communicated by the customer.
• Regularly provide status updates and progress reports on task assignments.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position will also provide technical support to other internal Engineering tasks and activities, including the development of annual spend plans to ensure future Range user requirements are addressed.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Science, Technical, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or combination of education and working experience.
• 3+ years of experience in technical position
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools
• Experience working with Test, Requirements, Systems and Integration Engineering Teams
• Knowledge of the VSFB Range Instrumentation preferred
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Solid interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate with diverse groups, including government and military personnel.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand user and government requirements.
• Experience organizing and maintaining documentation.
• A proactive and problem-solving mindset with a focus on addressing customer needs.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual starting salary for this position is between $75,000-$85,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Compensation Details

$75,000 - $85,000 annually

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

10/14/2026 - 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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