Purpose and Scope
System Engineering position with senior level experience to perform a variety of engineering assignments in project development, design, operations, installation, and maintenance of HVAC and Compressed Air systems. The individual will have minimal oversight, be responsible for assigned equipment/systems, provide leadership to other HVAC system engineers and work with technical craft labor to maintain the overall health of assigned systems.
Job Duties and Essential Responsibilities
Perform a range of design development, analysis, or review tasks under minimal supervision.
Provide leadership and mentoring to less senior engineers. Support shop technicians and operators as needed for assigned systems.
Troubleshoot and provide technical expertise for technical anomalies as they arise. Address and justify preventive maintenance deferrals of HVAC and Compressed Air systems.
Perform readiness assessments of assigned equipment and systems. Revise and add new asset information in Maximo database for HVAC and Compressed Air systems and equipment per MAR (Maintenance Action Request) process.
Provide input to and actively participate in applicable System Health and Readiness Program (SHARP) teams.
Coordinate and work closely with requester, other engineering, logistics, financial, and program management disciplines to define system specifications and requirements.
Develop, maintain, and produce technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications.
Direct interface and liaison with internal and external customers at all levels from concept to final design and commissioning activities, design reviews and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications.
Conduct site visits, experimental investigations and analyze engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations.
Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures. Support development of technical proposal and provide comments on the technical content (i.e. review proposed designs by others) and level of effort of the proposed scope of work.
Develop task order requirements to NASA to complete Operations & Maintenance Documentation (OMD) updates per specific, contracted timeframes.
OMD updates could be on drawings or job plans for HVAC and Compressed Air systems.
Coordinate and communicate effectively with CAD drafters, Design Engineers, or shop personnel by written or verbal means.
Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.
Required Education/Certifications/Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related scientific field and/or 5+ years of job-related experience or equivalent.
Good communication and analytical skills.
Required Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Additional working knowledge of computer systems and building automation systems such as:
Understanding of Modbus protocol
Troubleshooting skills for control circuits
Able to review and understand PLC software code for HVAC equipment control
Able to interrupt and draft sequence of operations for HVAC equipment
Other Requirements
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain required clearances/badges as required by program and position
Must have the ability to communicate in English, both verbal and written in an effective manner.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
May require some limited travel.
May require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance.
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands
This position involves work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards; occasional lifting to 20 pounds; constant sitting with use of computer terminal; constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents; constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication; constant mental alertness; must possess planning/organizing skills and must be able to work under deadlines. Field work will consist primarily of site walk downs in support of design projects and system trouble shooting Site hazard training and Personal Protective Equipment are provided.
Company Conformance Statement
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are required to conform to the following:
Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
Employees are required to:
Comply with all applicable safety and health-related rules, regulations, and procedures.
Work safely themselves and help their teammates work safely.
Assist supervisors and managers in identifying and mitigating potentially hazardous conditions.
Help the organization maintain a safe and healthy workplace.
Compensation Details:
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:
02/12/2026 - 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 (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .
