Full-Time

HLS Guidance, Navigation, and Control Flight Control Simulation Engineer

Amentum

Amentum

10,001+ employees

Government engineering and technical services provider

No salary listed

Houston, TX, USA

In Person

On-site in Houston, Texas.

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Aerospace Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Python
C/C++
Linux/Unix

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Requirements
  • Requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.
  • Experience in the development of flight control systems for aerospace vehicles
  • Experience developing, verifying, and validating GN&C math models and 6-DOF simulations
  • Experience with Linux, C/C++ and Python
  • Experience modeling and analyzing dynamic systems in the frequency domain.
  • Familiarity with system identification and building linear models from time-domain measurements.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills and the ability to work in a team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and various contractor employees
Responsibilities
  • Provide math modeling and simulation development of guidance and flight control algorithms for automatic and piloted manual flight of lunar landers
  • Develop formal math model and simulation documentation
  • Identify team simulation tasks, resolve simulation related issues and assist team members
  • Directly interact with the NASA customers, along with various NASA support contractors, during technical meetings and working groups
  • Perform other duties as required
Desired Qualifications
  • MS in Aerospace Engineering with a focus on GN&C and flight controls
  • Knowledge of GN&C principles with a background in flight dynamics/orbital mechanics
  • Knowledge in the design, analysis, and implementation of navigation algorithms
  • Experience contributing to large, multi-language simulation and architectures and ability to learn unfamiliar code bases.
  • Experience with GIT configuration control tool

Amentum provides technical and engineering services to government agencies to support high-stakes missions such as space launch, nuclear cleanup, and military operations. Its offerings combine workforce, engineering, and mission-support capabilities across the full lifecycle—from planning and design to operations and sustainment—delivered as contracted services. The company differentiates itself through scale and breadth: formed from a spin-off and expanded by acquiring DynCorp and PAE, and later merging with Jacobs’ Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber & Intelligence units, making it one of the largest government services contractors with about 53,000 employees and a public listing (AMTM). Its main goal is to help the U.S. and its allies achieve mission success for critical national programs by providing comprehensive, reliable government-focused technical services.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Post IPO Equity

Headquarters

Germantown, Maryland

Founded

2020

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What believers are saying

  • Q3 FY2026 revenue reached $3.5 billion and adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 8.3%.
  • Backlog hit $48.2 billion in Q2 2026, while pending awards reached $32 billion in August.
  • August 2026 Westinghouse and ANI deals deepen Amentum's nuclear pipeline in Britain and Australia.

What critics are saying

  • NASA insourcing cuts fiscal 2027 revenue by 3%, with management guiding near-zero growth.
  • Amentum exited low-margin domestic programs, removing another 1% of fiscal 2027 revenue.
  • FY2026 revenue guidance fell to $13.8-$13.95 billion after protest delays and lower materials volume.

What makes Amentum unique

  • Amentum spans NASA, Navy nuclear, and allied defense across 70 countries.
  • July 2026 Amentum won $85 million Navy nuclear infrastructure work and January 2026 $730 million EDF contracts.
  • April 2026 Litmus Nuclear JV won $406 million for Britain's first SMRs, plus Wylfa.

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Yahoo Finance
Aug 10th, 2026
Amentum misses Q2 revenue estimates by 2.2%, stock drops 15%

Amentum Holdings, a government engineering solutions provider, reported disappointing second-quarter results for 2026. Revenue fell 2% year on year to $3.49 billion, missing analyst estimates of $3.57 billion. The company's GAAP profit of $0.27 per share came in 14.7% below consensus expectations of $0.32. Following the announcement, Amentum's stock dropped 15.1%. Despite the revenue miss, the company posted adjusted EBITDA of $290 million, beating analyst estimates of $284.4 million by 2%. Operating margin improved to 4.9%, up from 2.9% in the same quarter last year. The company's backlog grew 8.1% year on year to $48.2 billion. Amentum operates across approximately 80 countries, providing engineering and technology solutions to US government agencies, allied governments, and commercial enterprises.

Financial Modeling Prep
Aug 10th, 2026
Amentum (AMTM) Q3 2026 earnings preview & nuclear projects.

Amentum (AMTM) Q3 2026 earnings preview & nuclear projects. Aug 10, 2026 Market News FMPAmentum (AMTM) Q3 2026 earnings preview & nuclear projects. Amentum Holdings (NYSE:AMTM) earnings preview: Q3 2026 outlook and nuclear project exposure. * Amentum Holdings (NYSE:AMTM) is scheduled to discuss its fiscal third-quarter 2026 results on August 11, 2026, with analysts forecasting earnings per share (EPS) of $0.62 and revenue of $3.57 billion. * The government services company has exposure to advanced nuclear projects, including a partnership with Rolls-Royce SMR to support small modular reactor deployment in the UK and Czech Republic. * Analysts maintain a consensus Hold recommendation for Amentum Holdings, with an average 12-month price target of $32.00, alongside key financial metrics such as a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 40.83 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.85. Amentum Holdings (NYSE:AMTM), a leading government services and advanced engineering company, is preparing for its upcoming fiscal third-quarter earnings update. The company is involved in complex science, security, sustainability, and nuclear-related projects for government and commercial customers. Amentum will host its fiscal Q3 2026 earnings conference call on August 11, 2026, at 8:30 AM EDT. The company said a news release containing the results will be issued before the call. The quarter ended on July 3, 2026. For the quarter, Wall Street analysts expect earnings per share of $0.62. The consensus revenue estimate is $3.57 billion. Investors will watch whether the company can meet or exceed these expectations and whether management updates its outlook for the rest of the fiscal year. Amentum also has exposure to the advanced nuclear sector. In January 2026, the company announced a partnership with Rolls-Royce SMR to support the first deployments of small modular reactors in the UK and Czech Republic. This highlights Amentum's role in engineering, program delivery, and nuclear infrastructure projects. Analysts currently have a consensus Hold recommendation for Amentum Holdings, according to MarketBeat. The average 12-month price target is $32.00. Recent analyst actions include an underperform rating from BNP Paribas Exane and an equal weight rating from Morgan Stanley, reflecting mixed views on the stock. The company's financial metrics show a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 40.83, a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.85, and a current ratio of 1.48. These figures provide a snapshot of valuation, leverage, and short-term liquidity ahead of the earnings release. Market news and analyst rating coverage Gordon Thompson covers analyst rating changes, price-target updates, and company news for the FMP blog. His work focuses on summarizing the latest broker actions and market developments into accessible, data-driven updates for investors and analysts. Financial data for every need. Real-time quotes and 30+ years of historical data, including prices, fundamentals, and insider transactions - all accessible via API. Stock Screener 2017-2026 (C) FMP

ExchangeMonitor
Aug 4th, 2026
Westinghouse, Amentum to collaborate build out more AP1000, AP300 reactors.

Westinghouse, Amentum to collaborate build out more AP1000, AP300 reactors. By ExchangeMonitor Westinghouse and Amentum signed a series of agreements aimed at advancing fleet-scale deployment of Westinghouse's reactor technologies, the companies said Tuesday. According to Westinghouse's press release, the agreements enable the two companies to work together... Thank you for visiting Weapons Complex Morning Briefing!

Amentum
Aug 4th, 2026
Westinghouse and Amentum partner to expand delivery capacity for APX fleet deployment.

Westinghouse and Amentum partner to expand delivery capacity for APX fleet deployment. August 4, 2026 - CHANTILLY, VA., August 4, 2026 - Westinghouse Electric Company and Amentum (NYSE: AMTM), a global leader in advanced engineering and technology solutions, have entered into a series of agreements supporting the Westinghouse APX technology platform. These agreements augment Westinghouse capabilities to support fleet-scale deployment of its AP1000(R) reactor while also advancing the development of the AP300(TM) small modular reactor (SMR). "Westinghouse is pursuing a disciplined APX technology strategy built on the proven AP1000 reactor and extended through the AP300 SMR," said Dan Sumner, President and Chief Executive Officer of Westinghouse. "We continue to make investments to strengthen our proven APX platform, and our ongoing collaboration with Amentum is expected to accelerate the licensing of the AP300 SMR with the NRC. Separately, our two companies will work together to enhance our engineering and execution capabilities for delivering 1-gigawatt reactors at scale." "Amentum's expertise spans the full spectrum of the nuclear project lifecycle, accelerating the development and deployment of advanced nuclear solutions, strengthening energy security and powering the growth of AI and other energy critical industries," said John Heller, Amentum Chief Executive Officer. "There is an expanding global market for firm baseload power, and our collaboration with Westinghouse will enable us to help meet that demand." The Westinghouse APX strategy offers a single technology platform enabling the fleet delivery of the AP1000 reactor and the AP300 SMR. The APX platform is based on the proven innovations and technology of the AP1000 plant, including validated engineering, components, licensing strategies, fuel design and supply chain. The APX strategy offers the grid-scale, commercially available AP1000 reactor for near-term global fleet deployments, while developing the AP300 SMR to address additional market segments with smaller energy requirements. Amentum's engineering capacity and nuclear experience will strengthen the industrial base and delivery model, enabling the repeatable deployment of the APX technology suite. Under the most recent agreement, Westinghouse and Amentum will collaborate to obtain regulatory approval for the AP300 SMR by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, a major milestone in bringing the technology to market. Westinghouse and Amentum have an established history of partnership on nuclear projects worldwide, including nuclear power and decommissioning projects in the United States, United Kingdom, Poland, Slovakia, Lithuania and South Africa. About Westinghouse Westinghouse Electric Company is the future of energy, providing reliable, innovative nuclear technologies and services globally. Westinghouse pioneered commercial nuclear power, delivering the world's first commercial pressurized water reactor in 1957. The company has industrialized more nuclear reactors than any other company, with its technology forming the basis of half of the world's operating nuclear plants. More than 140 years of innovation makes Westinghouse the preferred partner for advanced technologies covering the complete nuclear energy life cycle. For more information, visit www.westinghousenuclear.com and follow Amentum Holdings, Inc. on Facebook, LinkedIn and X. Media Contact: Brian McCrone +1 445-289-0409 About Amentum Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Its people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Its commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, Amentum Holdings, Inc. has more than 50,000 employees in approximately 70 countries across all seven continents. Visit Amentum Holdings, Inc. at www.amentum.com to learn how Amentum Holdings, Inc. advance the future together. Follow Amentum on LinkedIn Media Contact: Donna Savarese Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains or incorporates by reference statements by Amentum Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") that relate to future events and expectations and, as such, constitute "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements may be characterized by terminology such as "believe," "project," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "forecast," "outlook," "target," "endeavor," "seek," "predict," "intend," "strategy," "plan," "may," "could," "should," "will," "would," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. All statements, other than historical facts, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the anticipated work and revenue under the awarded contract, and the Company's objectives, expectations and intentions, applicable legal, economic and regulatory conditions, and any assumptions underlying any of the foregoing, are forward-looking statements. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in or implied by these forward-looking statements, including those factors discussed in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including, among others: the occurrence of an accident or safety incident; the ability of the Company to control costs, meet performance requirements or contractual schedules; and other factors set forth under Item 1A, Risk Factors in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 25, 2025, which can be found at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or the Investor Relations portion of its website at www.amentum.com. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise such statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

Ticker Report
Jul 29th, 2026
Maverick Capital Ltd. Makes New $1.21 Million Investment in Amentum Holdings, Inc. $AMTM

Maverick Capital Ltd. purchased a new position in shares of Amentum Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AMTM – Free Report) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 46,335 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,208,000. Other hedge funds have also made changes to […]