Reliability Engineer

Amentum; McLean (NE); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off and holidays

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Reliability Engineer to plan and oversee research, development, design, manufacture, test, installation, operation and maintenance of diverse equipment and systems. You will work as a team member or lead on less complex assignments, generating design specifications and coordinating across disciplines.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and at least 5 years of experience, with travel potential and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and at least 5 years of job-related experience or equivalent.
• Good communications and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software applications.
• Position may require travel.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of design development, analysis or review tasks under minimal supervision.
• Lead on less complex tasks or parts of a design or analysis work.
• Generate complete design specifications for complex projects.
• Coordinate with engineering, logistics, finance and program management to define system specs and requirements.
• Establish and maintain project status filing systems or databases.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications.
• Interface with customers from quotation to design, tests and reviews.
• Conduct site visits, experiments and problem analysis, propose solutions.

Skills

Good communications

Analytical skills

Computer systems knowledge

Clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Purpose/Scope

Amentum is looking for a Reliability Engineer to perform a variety of engineering assignments in planning and overseeing research, development, design, manufacture, test, installation, operation, and maintenance of diverse electronic/mechanical equipment and systems. The Reliability Engineer will act generally as a member of a design, analysis or review team on more complex assignments or as a lead on less complex assignments.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of design development, analysis or review tasks under minimal supervision.
• Act as a lead on less complex tasks and responsible for a portion of a design or section of an analysis or design review.
• Generate complete design specifications of more complex projects.
• Coordinate and work closely with other engineering, logistics, financial, and program management disciplines to define system specifications and requirements.
• Establish and maintain a filing system or databases as needed for tracking project status.
• Develop, maintain and produce technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications.
• Direct interface and liaison with customers at all levels from quotation to final design and test activities, design reviews and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications.
• Conduct site visits, experimental investigations and analyze engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations.
• Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures.
• Support development of technical proposal and provide comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, or related scientific field and at least 5 years of job-related experience or equivalent.
• Good communications and analytical skills.
• working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs.
• Position may require travel.
• Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Work Environment

Most positions involve work typical of office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting with occasional use of computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must posses planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines. Some positions involve work in environments (e.g., shipboard, labs, outside locations, etc.) where mechanical equipment, weapons, etc. are being installed, tested, analyzed/monitored, operated, and/or maintained. Equipment may be loud and noisy or have exposed moving components. Such positions may involve routine lifting up to 50 pounds, regular handling, grasping, kneeling and carrying, and constant use of vision and mental alertness is required.

Compensation Details:

$100,000 - $125,000

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:

05/06/2026 - 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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