Engineer 1

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Merritt Island, FL, USA
In-Office
75K-75K Annually
Entry level
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Perform entry-level electrical/electronic engineering tasks on the KPLSS II program: design, analysis, documentation, work order creation (Maximo), drawing audits, testing support, site visits, and coordination with engineering, logistics, and program teams while maintaining safety and quality standards.
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Purpose and Scope: 

On the Kennedy Propellants and Life Support Services (KPLSS II) program on Kennedy Space Center FL, perform a variety of engineering assignments in planning and overseeing research, development, design, manufacture, test, installation, operations, and maintenance of electronic equipment and systems and generally as a member of a design, analysis, or review team.


Essential Responsibilities:

1)    Perform a range of engineering tasks with supervision, which may include design development, analysis, operation and maintenance instruction (OMI) development and reviews and other document updates.

2)    Work on less complex tasks and responsible for a portion of a design or section of an analysis or design review. Assist in generation of specifications and engineering data.

3)    Audit drawing schematics and provide redline updates.

4)   Create work orders and process workflow using work management software (Maximo). 

5)    Assist in generation of specifications and engineering data.

6)    Coordinate and work closely with other engineering, logistics, financial, and program management disciplines to define system specifications and requirements.

7)    Establish and maintain a filing system or databases as needed for tracking project status.

8)    Develop, maintain, and produce technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications.

9)    Interface with customers in design reviews and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications.

10) Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures.

11) Ensure that a safe workplace is promoted, with continuous HSE focus, through personal commitment and development/follow up of preventive and corrective actions.

12) Keep current on required training.

13) Conduct site visits, experimental investigations, and analyze engineering problems. Propose solutions, alternatives, and provide recommendations.

14) Ensure the quality of products and services delivered meets customer’s requirements and expectations.

15) Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.


Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related scientific field and 0-1 year 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 may require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance. Must be able to successfully pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). US citizenship is required for restricted area access.  A driver's license is required to independently travel onto and around KSC property.


Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

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, and constant mental alertness. Must possess planning/organizing skills and be able to work under deadlines. Some positions involve work in environments (e.g., shipboard, labs, outside locations, etc.) where mechanical equipment, 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.


Other Responsibilities:

Safety - All employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

       

Compensation Details:

75,000

       

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:

06/19/2026 - 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.

       

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 related scientific field
  • 0-1 year of job-related experience or equivalent
  • Good communications and analytical skills
  • Working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs
  • Ability to create work orders and process workflow using Maximo
  • Ability to pass and maintain a security clearance; must successfully pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI)
  • US citizenship (required for restricted area access)
  • Valid driver's license to travel independently on KSC property
  • Willingness/ability to travel as needed (position may require travel)
  • Ability to perform occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds typically; some roles may require up to 50 pounds) and associated physical tasks
  • Maintain current required training and safety/HSE responsibilities

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.

  • 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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The Company
HQ: Germantown, MD
18,261 Employees

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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