Amentum

DoD Skillbridge Intern - Systems Engineer

Posted on: 28 Mar 2026

Houston, TX

Job Description

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the universe's origins, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable space exploration while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a DOD Skillbridge Program Intern - Systems Engineer to join our team.

At our company, we help transitioning service members, from all branches of the U.S. Military, prepare for new opportunities and connections in their careers. Do you want to work onsite at NASA in Houston with a dynamic team to create the cybersecurity software and systems engineering backbone for Gateway program? If so, this opportunity may be for you. Our company has teamed up with the Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge Program to provide career opportunities in:

** This is a temporary role not to exceed 6 months. **

We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer (SkillBridge) to join our team supporting NASA Johnson Space Center under the JETS contract. This SkillBridge role is designed for transitioning military service members seeking hands-on experience in aerospace systems engineering and technical integration.

As a Systems Engineer, you will:

Support concept development and early architecture definition for human spaceflight systems.
Participate in requirements definition, flow down, assessment, and verification activities.
Develop and review system-level documentation, including:
Concepts of Operations (ConOps)
Verification & Validation (V&V) plans
Interface definitions
Hazard analyses
Assist with system-level trade studies and risk assessments.
Support major milestone reviews such as SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, or SAR depending on assignment.
Collaborate with NASA engineers, contractors, and internal technical teams across multiple disciplines.
Work within an integrated team environment and provide status on progress, challenges, and required support.
Maintain a professional and responsive relationship with NASA customers and partner organizations.
Perform other duties as required in support of NASA human spaceflight missions.


NOTE: SkillBridge Fellowship will not be eligible for any compensation during their internship, as they will continue to receive all military pay and benefits. Upon successful completion of this internship, you will be well prepared and encouraged to apply for open positions listed on our careers page.

Here's What You'll Need:

To have served at least 180 days in any of the U.S. Armed Forces
To be within 180 days of separation or retirement from any of the U.S. Armed Forces (you may start your application prior to the 180 days)
Must be on track to receive an Honorable Discharge
Must have taken any service TAPS/TGPS
Must have attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
Must have command approval to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program

Ideally, you'll have:

Eligible for US Government Top Secret security clearance

Self-motivated team player, adaptable to a dynamic environment, able to complete assignments as required

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong customer service attitude with effective coordination and negotiation skills

Ability to effectively communicate across a wide range of technical disciplines, vendors/contractors, customers, and leadership

Experience preparing written documentation, presentations, and verbally presenting in meetings

Experience organizing and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines with limited supervision

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to collect, interpret, and articulate stakeholder needs

Experience with systems engineering fundamentals such as requirements development, design trades, concept development, or risk analysis

Enthusiastic self-starter eager to learn complex systems and processes


We're always looking for dynamic and engaged people to join our team. Bring your passion, your ingenuity, and your vision. Let's see the impact we can create, together.

If you are interested in this SkillBridge Opportunity, please forward your resume to: nicholas.hammelev@us.amentum.com

Why Join Our Team?

#CMSInternship

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

Excellent personal and professional career growth
9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
Much, much more!


For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment


Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

#JETS #JETSII

Amentum

Germantown, MD

Amentum supports the most critical missions of government and commercial organizations world wide.

Amentum is a premier global government and private-sector partner whose experience, passion and purpose drive mission success. We operate, serve, maintain, protect and support the most discerning and critical programs in Nuclear & Environment, Mission Support & Sustainment, Threat Mitigation, Mission Assurance, Strategic Capabilities Engineering in Critical Infrastructures, Facilities, and Ranges here and abroad. Amentum’s culture of safety, operational excellence, and ethics was formed throughout our 116-year heritage and sharpened by our unrelenting dedication to the customer’s mission.

At Amentum, we stand for operational excellence at every facet of the mission. It’s not about just getting the job done, but about empowering missions to accomplish results and positive outcomes for our customers.

With unrelenting dedication, we also support secure supply chains that take advantage of the most appropriate technology while being driven by people that have lived with the outcomes as opposed to just working in them. We also maintain and operate facilities and equipment that enables mission, doing it in ways that extend the useful lifespans while updating it to face modern challenges.

No matter the mission, with Amentum, mission excellence is achieved. See some of our project highlights below:

Although Amentum is new, our heritage dates back to the early 20th Century, with roots in iconic American companies. We honed our reputation throughout the Golden Age of Innovation, establishing deep relationships with customers in the U.S. Department of Defense and Department of Energy.

In more recent years, we became a preeminent government contractor as URS and later joined with the world’s premier integrated infrastructure company, AECOM. We honed our values of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong sense of safety and integrity.

On Feb. 1, 2020, Amentum was born. Preserving our culture of excellence and commitment to safety and ethical business, Amentum remains a trusted partner to U.S. federal government agencies, allied governments and corporations worldwide supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we are more than 20,000 professionals in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories working together to ensure the success of our customers’ most vital missions.

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