Project Engineer II

Amentum; California (MO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

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 engineer to apply judgment under supervision to assess systems handling hypergolic propellants, cryogenics, pneumatics and life support.

The role includes design reviews, coordinating subcontractors, producing AutoCAD drawings, and ensuring compliance with safety and process safety management standards. A security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar required.
• Four years of engineering experience.
• Background in propellants or aerospace ground support systems desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering assessments of systems and operations.
• Oversee mechanical integrity inspections for hazardous systems.
• Manage subcontractors and report status to Management.
• Produce drawings and figures using AutoCAD.
• Maintain security clearance if required for position.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and procedures.

Skills

Engineering judgement

Verbal communication

Technical writing

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY:

Under general Engineering supervision, applies judgment to engineering duties. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to perform functions of the job. Perform engineering assessments of systems and operations associated with hypergolic propellants, cryogenics, pneumatics and life support equipment. Provides limited technical guidance to technicians. This is a union represented, non-exempt position with the Teamsters and the hourly pay rate is $57.42.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Performs Engineering oversight ensuring the Mechanical Integrity Inspections of hazardous systems that identify, document, and resolve of system deficiencies are in compliance.
• Responsible for preparation, review and implementation of system designs as assigned by Management.
• Manages subcontractors throughout project phases to include updating schedules and coordinating assigned work and reporting the status to Management.
• Performs Process Safety Management functions as required by OSHA having responsibility over assigned elements of the PSM standard and the record keeping of applicable documents.
• Performs Engineering oversight and production of drawings and figures utilizing AutoCAD.
• Acts as Configuration Manager for critical systems.
• Prepares Engineering Field Instructions (EFI’s) solely or under Management direction, depending on the technical nature, that direct Field Technicians to conduct operations.
• Direct technicians in the performance of EFI’s when assigned by Management.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance if required for position.
• Knowledge and compliance of the following standards and codes: ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, AWS welding standards, CGA compressed gas standards, DOT regulations for portable pressure vessels, Military Standards relating to propellants and propellant systems, and EWRR 127-1 Range Safety regulations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or similar discipline required, and four years of experience.
• Previous engineering assignments.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in propellants, or related area will be applied. Background in design and testing of aerospace ground support systems and facilities desirable.
• Thorough knowledge of MS Office suite of products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook), and AutoCAD.
• Must have excellent verbal, technical writing, and communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with hypergolic propellants, cryogenics, life support equipment, and high pressure gases. Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM).

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:

57.42

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.

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