Amentum
Amentum is a major government services contractor providing engineering, technical, and mission support services for defense, space, and intelligence programs worldwide.
On the Space Coast
Amentum is a major government services contractor providing technical, engineering, and mission support at Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The company supports launch operations, facility maintenance, and environmental services across multiple Space Coast installations.
About Amentum on the Space Coast
Amentum is a global engineering and technology services company formed from the merger of AECOM's Management Services division and several other government services businesses. With over 53,000 employees worldwide, Amentum provides mission-critical services to the Department of Defense, intelligence community, NASA, and other government agencies. On Florida's Space Coast, Amentum supports launch operations, facility management, environmental services, and technical engineering at Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Amentum's Space Coast work spans a wide range of support services that keep launch facilities and military installations operational. The company provides base operations support, environmental remediation, facility maintenance, IT services, and technical engineering for government clients. Amentum's broad capabilities make it a major employer in the region for both technical professionals and skilled trades workers supporting the Space Coast's aerospace infrastructure.
Culture & Work Environment
Amentum's culture is service-oriented and practical, reflecting its focus on keeping critical government facilities and programs running. The company values reliability, safety, and technical competence. Teams on the Space Coast work closely with government clients, often embedded at customer sites at KSC or Cape Canaveral. As a large, diversified services company, Amentum offers career mobility across different programs, agencies, and even geographic locations. The company invests in employee development and safety training, maintaining a strong safety culture across all operations. The work environment varies by program — some teams operate in office settings while others work directly on launch facilities and infrastructure.
Hiring Process & Timeline
Amentum's hiring process typically takes 3 to 6 weeks and varies by position type. The process includes a recruiter screen followed by interviews with the hiring manager and potentially the government client. For operations and maintenance roles, the process may include skills assessments or trade certifications verification. Amentum hires across a broad range of disciplines including engineering, IT, environmental science, facility management, logistics, and skilled trades (HVAC, electrical, plumbing). The company values candidates with government contracting experience and familiarity with the compliance and security requirements of working at federal facilities.
Interview Tips
Understand Amentum's role as a services and solutions provider rather than a product company. Prepare to discuss your experience supporting government clients, working on contract-driven programs, or maintaining critical infrastructure. Knowledge of the specific facilities or programs at KSC and Cape Canaveral is valuable. For engineering roles, prepare to discuss your experience with facility systems, environmental compliance, or technical program support. For IT roles, familiarity with government cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, NIST) is important. For skilled trades positions, be ready to discuss relevant certifications and hands-on experience. Across all roles, demonstrating reliability and a customer-service mindset resonates well with Amentum interviewers.
Security Clearance Requirements
Clearance requirements at Amentum on the Space Coast vary by program. Many positions require a security clearance, with Secret being the most common level. Some positions supporting intelligence or sensitive DoD programs may require Top Secret or TS/SCI access. Operations and facility support roles may require only a NASA background investigation or a basic government suitability determination. Amentum sponsors security clearance processing for many positions. U.S. citizenship is required for cleared roles. For NASA support positions, candidates must be able to pass a federal background investigation.
Compensation & Salary
Amentum's salaries on the Space Coast vary widely by role and discipline. Engineering and IT professionals can expect competitive rates: entry-level at $65,000 to $82,000, mid-career at $90,000 to $125,000, and senior staff at $125,000 to $155,000. Skilled trades positions typically range from $50,000 to $85,000 depending on specialization and experience. Benefits include a 401(k) with company match, comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, and tuition assistance. Amentum's large scale and diverse contract portfolio provide job stability and internal mobility opportunities — employees can transition between programs or locations as their career develops.
Peak hiring: March 2026 (169 roles)
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