Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the universe's origins, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!
We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable space exploration while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.
We have an exciting opportunity for a DoD Engineering Skillbridge Intern to join our team.
At our company, we help transitioning service members, from all branches of the U.S. Military, prepare for new opportunities and connections in their careers. Do you want to work onsite at NASA in Houston with a dynamic team to create the cybersecurity software and systems engineering backbone for Gateway program? If so, this opportunity may be for you. Our company has teamed up with the Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge Program to provide career opportunities in:
** This is a temporary role not to exceed 6 months. **
As a SkillBridge Engineering Fellow, you may participate in the following:
- Collaborate with NASA engineers, contractors, and internal technical teams across multiple disciplines.
- Work within an integrated team environment and provide status on progress, challenges, and required support.
- Maintain a professional and responsive relationship with NASA customers and partner organizations.
- Assist management with planning, coordinating, and assigning work tasks.
- Support concept development and early architecture definition for human spaceflight systems.
- Assist with system-level trade studies and risk assessments.
- Perform other duties as required in support of NASA human spaceflight missions.
NOTE: SkillBridge Fellowship will not be eligible for any compensation during their internship, as they will continue to receive all military pay and benefits. Upon successful completion of this internship, you will be well prepared and encouraged to apply for open positions listed on our careers page.
Here's What You'll Need:
- To have served at least 180 days in any of the U.S. Armed Forces
- To be within 180 days of separation or retirement from any of the U.S. Armed Forces (you may start your application prior to the 180 days)
- Must be on track to receive an Honorable Discharge
- Must have taken any service TAPS/TGPS
- Must have attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
- Must have command approval to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program
Ideally, you'll have:
- Leadership experience.
- Self-motivated team player, adaptable to a dynamic environment, able to complete assignments as required
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong customer service attitude with effective coordination and negotiation skills
- Ability to effectively communicate across a wide range of technical disciplines, vendors/contractors, customers, and leadership
- Experience preparing written documentation, presentations, and verbally presenting in meetings
- Experience organizing and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines with limited supervision
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
We're always looking for dynamic and engaged people to join our team. Bring your passion, your ingenuity, and your vision. Let's see the impact we can create, together.
Why Join Our Team?
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In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:
- Excellent personal and professional career growth
- 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
- Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
- Much, much more!
For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
- Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
Essential Functions
Work Environment
Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
Physical Requirements
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).
Equipment and Machines
Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).
Attendance
Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
Other Essential Functions
Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
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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:
06/24/2026 - Until FilledAmentum 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
- Served at least 180 days in any U.S. Armed Forces
- Within 180 days of separation or retirement from U.S. Armed Forces
- On track to receive an Honorable Discharge
- Completed any required service TAPS/TGPS
- Attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
- Command approval to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program
- Able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency may be required
- May be required to lift and carry up to 25 lbs
- Leadership experience
- Self-motivated team player with adaptability and ability to complete assignments
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong customer service attitude with coordination and negotiation skills
- Experience preparing written documentation, presentations, and presenting verbally
- Experience organizing and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines with limited supervision
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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What We Do
Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.
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