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Amentum · 3 hours ago

Electrical Engineer

Amentum is launching people to the Moon and Mars and is seeking bright and motivated Engineers to join their team at Kennedy Space Center. The role involves technical development of safety-critical application software for ground control systems, directly supporting NASA's Artemis missions.

Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
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Responsibilities

Perform technical development of safety-critical launch PLC products including requirements, design, coding, testing, and documentation
Provide technical support as a part of one or more ground control subsystem development teams
Perform integration across subsystem teams to assure continuity of PLC products
Serve as part of the team responsible for technical integration between the ground subsystems and the NASA customer
Develop and/or evaluate work instruction packages
Support internal and project level reviews, working groups, vendor technical interchange meetings, peer reviews, code walk-throughs and other project deliverables associated with the software delivery lifecycle
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Electrical engineeringPLC developmentTroubleshooting control systemsReading engineering schematicsScripting languagesLinux operating systemsAgile methodologiesSoftware lifecycle processesElectrical control panel assemblyFluids systems knowledgeTeam playerCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor of Science (BS) in engineering or technical equivalent from an accredited institution
At least 4 years of experience for Electrical Engineer II
Must be a self-motivated, team player comfortable working in a dynamic environment
Knowledge and experience troubleshooting electrical and control systems
Ability to read engineering schematics, drawings, and engineering specification is required
Must be dependable and punctual
If offered a position, proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident/Green Card holder of the United States is required
Needs to have clear, concise, and accurate communication skills
Must have ability to work well with office staff and customer representatives
Government security clearance may be required in the future
Must be able to travel to support position requirements
Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management
Must pass a federal background investigation
Must comply with all 'drug free workplace' requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions

Preferred

PLC development experience using Allen Bradley PLC's/RSlogix software platform is highly desired
Knowledge of scripting languages is desired (VBA, Python)
Experience/familiarity with Linux operating systems
Experience with Version One or other similar Agile software methodologies
Knowledge of electrical control panel assembly fabrication is desired
Basic knowledge of fluids systems and transducers is desired
Ground or launch vehicle system experience 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 is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$321.16M
2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Ajay Nagar
Vice President
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Darren Burton
Chief People Officer
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