Controls and Instrumentation Engineer (ES2)

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Huntsville, AL, USA
In-Office
0-0 Hourly
Entry level
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Supports senior engineers with controls, instrumentation, data systems, and testing for spaceflight and non-spaceflight propulsion hardware at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. Responsibilities include developing test systems, preparing procedures and analyses, coordinating with NASA customers, participating in design and test reviews, producing reports and presentations, and completing safety training. The role requires an engineering degree, U.S. citizenship, STAR/REAL ID, domestic travel under 10%, and familiarity with PLCs, instrumentation, GUI development, and applicable safety standards.
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This position has been aligned with Aerodyne Industries.  To learn more click http://www.aerodyneindustries.com/careers


Position Description:

As a Controls and Instrumentation Engineer you will perform C&I functions for space flight and non-space flight hardware for the NASA Propulsion Test branch at Marshall Space Flight Center.  


The C&I engineer will:

  • Support senior engineers with the testing of launch vehicle systems, sub-systems and elements.
  • Support senior engineers with the development of test article controls, instrumentation, and data systems. 
  • Support senior engineers with the preparation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Facility Operation Procedures (FOPs), Facility Activation Plans (FAPs), and Data analyses.

Job Duties will include:

  • Coordination with NASA project level customers across organizations to ensure mission success.
  • Work with a diverse team of civil servants and contractors to design, develop, setup, and perform propulsion and structural testing on space flight qualification hardware, and other mission critical hardware.
  • Participate in safety meetings, task meetings, design reviews, and test readiness reviews as requested to support ASED and customer requirements.
  • Develop and deliver reports and presentations as requested to support ASED and customer requirements via Power Point and other various software packages.
  • Perform safety and certification training to support ASED and customer requirements.

A degree in Engineering or related field is required. A degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred. A degree from an ABET accredited institution is also preferred. Typically, educational requirement is a BS with 0 - 5 years of experience. A STAR/REAL ID is required.


The ideal candidate will be an engineer with the following skills:


  • Experience with Microsoft Office products such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Familiarity with PLCs development and operation is a plus.
  • Familiarity with software development for GUIs is a plus.
  • Familiarity in the use of data systems, pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, flowmeters and strain gages are a plus.
  • Familiarity with OSHA and ANSI standards.

Essential Functions:

Work Environment: 

General office environment (100%). Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (<10%).


Physical Requirements: 

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (40%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and Amentum facilities (10%).


Equipment and Machines: 

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).


Attendance: 

Normal workday is from 7:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.


Other Essential Functions: 

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.


Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

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Compensation Details:

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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:

10/14/2026 - 11/16/2026

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.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
  • U.S. citizenship and proof of citizenship
  • STAR/REAL ID
  • Typically 0–5 years of experience
  • Microsoft Office proficiency, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Electrical Engineering degree
  • Degree from an ABET-accredited institution
  • Familiarity with PLC development and operation
  • Familiarity with GUI software development
  • Familiarity with data systems and instrumentation such as pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, flowmeters, and strain gauges
  • Familiarity with OSHA and ANSI standards

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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.

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