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About this Project Support Engineer role at Amentum

Amentum · Onsite · US-VA-Norfolk

Amentum is seeking a Project Support Engineer to provide the maintenance team with on-site technical expertise and direct liaison with the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) engineering department during planning, fleet technical assistance, engineering, repair, assessment, and modernization work accomplished on assigned ships.  The position will be located at MARMC, Naval Station Norfolk, VA.  Some of the services require access to local shipyards.

You will be assigned to a U.S. Navy ship's Maintenance Team as the engineering point of contact to resolve technical issues during planning and execution of ship maintenance availabilities.

Additionally, this position includes the collateral duty of serving as an Amentum Site Lead, overseeing approximately eight Project Support Engineers. Responsibilities include timesheet review and approval, conducting performance evaluations, and providing first-level supervision to ensure operational efficiency and team success.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Perform technical services, monitoring and reporting during CNO availabilities planning and execution

  • Perform technical services, monitoring and reporting during continuous maintenance events

  • Perform technical services, monitoring and reporting in support of deployment, assessments and INSURV events

  • Perform engineering/data analysis in support of modernization, assessment, maintenance or repair of surface ship equipment

  • Monitor technical authority compliance during the planning and execution of surface ship maintenance, assessment, repair, and modernization work

  • Using computer-based tools, provide technical reports and status reports that are factually accurate and complete, reflect high quality, and adhere to due dates and deadlines

  • Be innovative and use techniques to increase efficiencies and cost control

Minimum Requirements:

  • 10 years of continuous U.S. Navy surface ship related experience, including CNO availability depot level planning and execution, intermediate level availability planning and execution, fleet technical assistance process and Casualty Reporting (CASREP) process, current within the year; Engineering and technology degrees may be substituted for experience at the discretion of the government

  • Demonstrated familiarity with NAVSEA and OEM drawing interpretation and review; Ability to utilize NAVSEA and OEM documentation to interpret and resolve technical issues

  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally

  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage maintenance activities

  • Skill in Microsoft Office Suite

  • Must have an active secret US government clearance. Note: US citizenship is required to maintain a secret clearance.

       

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits:

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

       

Compensation Details:

$73,046.80 - $95,056.00

       

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:

04/20/2026 - 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.

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How this Technical Support salary compares

This role pays $84,051/yrin line with the typical range for Technical Support roles.

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About Amentum

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