Project Engineer II: Propellants & Life Support Systems

Amentum; Vandenberg Village (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an engineer to provide supervision under general engineering guidance, performing assessments related to propellant systems, cryogenics, and life support equipment at our California facility. The role requires familiarity with ASME, AWS, DOT, and Military standards, with the ability to guide technicians and manage design documentation.

The position is union represented and non-exempt, with opportunities to work on complex projects and coordinate with subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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.
• Thorough knowledge of MS Office suite of products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook), and AutoCAD.
• Excellent verbal, technical writing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Amentum is seeking an engineer to provide supervision under general engineering guidance, performing assessments related to propellant systems, cryogenics, and life support equipment at our California facility. The role requires familiarity with ASME, AWS, DOT, and Military standards, with the ability to guide technicians and manage design documentation.

The position is union represented and non-exempt, with opportunities to work on complex projects and coordinate with subcontractors.