PT Senior Electrical Physicist at Amentum Huntsville, AL

Responsibilities

• Specification, design, and fabrication of fluid systems for the NTREES test facility.
• Integration of DC power supply systems with NTREES, including instrumentation and control, design of bus‑bar connections to NTREES and facility power connections.
• Design and implementation of test fixtures, special test equipment, and optical diagnostic systems.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have a STAR .
• Degree in engineering or physics from an ABET accredited school or equivalent.
• Ph.D. with a minimum of 24 years of experience.
• MS with at least 28 years of experience.
• BS with at least 30 years of experience.

• Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%).
• Requires ability to interact professionally with co‑workers, management, and client (100%).
• Requires travel in the domestic USA (5%).
• Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%).

• Requires sitting for extended periods in meetings with peers, management, and client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%).
• Requires sitting for extended periods at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%).
• Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).

• Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Normal workday 7:30‑4:30, Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity, and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%).
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

SME 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.

• 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

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Original Posting: 06/30/2026 - 07/31/2026 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.