Field Service Engineer

Amentum is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Field Service Engineer to join our Position, Navigation and Timing Program. Team member must be open to learning new technologies and performing in multiple roles related to these systems and the program overall. The best candidate will be a committed team member, resourceful and dedicated to providing services to military units as well as taking the time to transfer their gained knowledge to the soldiers that they interact with. The position requires team members to travel from the Central Texas area to unit locations throughout the United States and occasional overseas travel to directly support required technical tasks which include inspecting unit equipment to determine serviceability of  their Defense Advanced GPS Receivers, Dismounted and Mounted Position, Navigation and timing equipment and loading updated Software and Firmware.  

The position is a government site with the location that is within commuting distance of Fort Carson, Colorado. Selected team-mate will work on Fort Carson 5 days a week and 8 hours a day in support of a unit that is equipped a new position, navigation and timing technology. The chosen candidate will be required to work side by side with soldiers and perform system checkouts for the new equipment, as well as requires employee to interact with Army Leaders and Technicians ​

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Respond to gaining unit requirements pertaining to hardware and weapons/stores maintenance and troubleshooting. 

• Screen inoperable components to verify or eliminate faults. 

• Apply technical knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles in fault isolation, identifying malfunction cause, and restoring equipment/system operations. 

• Provide technical support to Army maintainers and operators as needed to increase maintainer and operator competency. 

• Analyze designs, develop, implement, test and/or evaluate major systems, components and associated support systems. 

• Review and prepare engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation. 

• Provide support for engineering staff conducting systems requirements analyses, and provide design team input and forkful analysis for project engineering related tasks. 

• Support systems integration efforts, configuration management, quality assurance testing or acquisition and resource management. 

​Here at Amentum, we are purpose-driven with a fierce commitment to deliver on our promises. We create trailblazing solutions, have unwavering integrity, and embrace inclusion and collaboration. Our team is excited to help customers solve today’s and tomorrow’s problems, giving confidence and reassurance that together we’ll accomplish mission success. 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in aeronautical, electronics, computer science, general engineering, or a closely related field.

• At least 5 years of project related experience, including 1 year of experience in the development, test, and evaluation of major systems.

• Must have a valid U.S. passport through 2025 or longer.

• Must have an Active Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with Army Global Positioning Systems (GPS).

• Experience with the integration of Global Positioning Systems into other C5ISR Systems.

       

Compensation Details:

$80 - $85K

       

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:

07/06/2026 - 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.

       

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