Senior Engineer Specialist

Posted 22 Days Ago
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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
190K-190K Annually
Senior level
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Serve as the recognized technical expert responsible for design, development, testing, implementation, and analysis of complex systems. Recommend improvements, solve system-level problems, and direct technical teams with broad autonomy and leadership, acting as a technical peer to top management.
Summary Generated by Built In

Authority in engineering. Accountable for design, development, 
test, implementation, and analysis. Recognized as the technical 
expert and resource in specialized areas of engineering. 
Recommends alterations and enhancements to improve quality of 
products and/or procedures. Consummate expert in a variety of 
the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on 
extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. 
Responsible and accountable for the solution of complex total 
system problems. Directs, guides, and coordinates activities of a 
team/teams of technical personnel performing complex 
engineering activities. A wide degree of autonomy, creativity, and 
latitude is expected. The technical peer of top management and a 
member of this contract’s leadership inner circle. 

Education/Experience:

Typically holds a master’s degree in 
engineering and may be expected to have a related advanced 
education and normally possesses 17 years of related 
experience. 

       

Compensation Details:

190,000

       

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:

06/23/2026 - 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

  • Master's degree in engineering or related advanced education
  • Approximately 17 years of related engineering experience
  • Proven expertise in design, development, testing, implementation, and analysis of complex systems
  • Experience directing, guiding, and coordinating teams of technical personnel

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: Chantilly, VA
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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