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.
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:
05/22/2026 - Until FilledAmentum 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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