Amentum · 9 hours ago
Controls & Instrumentation Engineer - Professional Associate
Tullahoma, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$76K/yr - $140K/yr
2+ years expAmentum is a company focused on turning abstract ideas into realities, particularly in mission-critical challenges such as NASA’s return to the moon and energy transformation. The Controls & Instrumentation Engineer will support various projects by developing control systems, coordinating with engineering teams, and ensuring project completion within scope and budget.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Developing hardware assembly and wiring diagrams for control and data acquisition systems
Developing control system software designs that include control of temperature, pressure, humidity, flow, force, motion of mechanisms, system safety, human safety, and other advanced process and electromechanical systems
Developing control system software in PLC ladder logic, function block, HMI programming, etc
Developing interfaces to facility equipment using hardwired interfaces and industrial networks
Applying closed loop controls methods, both classical and modern, to control continuously variable systems
Providing quality system processes such as checking the work of others, following standard procedures, and ensuring compliance to codes and standards
Supporting hardware assembly and fabrication
Providing on-site team direction of facility startup, checkout, and commissioning activities, both domestically and abroad
Communicating with clients and management regarding project status
Coordinating with other engineering disciplines and departments to ensure success
Estimating system design, material, installation, checkout, commissioning, and activation of projects
Planning labor resources and scheduling project milestones to ensure project completion within technical scope, budget, and client schedule
Developing proposals to capture future work with current clients and new markets
Leading control and data acquisition projects through all phases to include design, fabrication, implementation, testing and commissioning
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program
2-7 years of experience in control or data acquisition system design, implementation, or commissioning
Experience in software development with a high-level programming language such as C/C++/C# and with engineering application software tools such as LabVIEW, MATLAB and SIMULINK
Experience selecting, specifying, and procuring process instrumentation and actuation hardware, control and data acquisition system hardware, PLCs, drive and motion systems, automation network hardware, interconnect cabling and supporting equipment
A solid math background to select and develop data uncertainty calculations, digital filter algorithms, control transfer function realizations, and process simulation
An ability to lead single and multi-discipline engineering teams to deliver technically successful control and data systems, often unique one-of-a-kind systems
Must train, encourage, and mentor junior colleagues
A desire to develop ingenious alternative approaches to challenges, and drive innovation during all phases of projects
US Citizenship
Preferred
Basic knowledge of PLC and HMI programming environments such as Rockwell Software Studio 5000, SIEMENS TIA Portal, and Emerson PAC ME is a plus
Benefits
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
Company
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Ajay Nagar
Vice President
Darren Burton
Chief People Officer
Recent News
2026-01-20
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