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Amentum IRES and NISSC SkillBridge Opportunities

Huntsville, AL; Huntsville; Alabama; AL; Huntsville, Alabama; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Nearly a third of the Amentum workforce is made up of Veterans who served in our Nation’s Armed Forces.

We know that the teamwork, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit both our company and our customers. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or plan to transition back to civilian life soon, we’re eager to meet you.

The Armed Forces SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service.

SkillBridge is part of Amentum’s commitment to hiring (and advancing) heroes. Our goal is for Service Members to be the heroes they’ve trained to be. Our heroes are doing groundbreaking work in intelligence and national security, advanced testing and training, engineering, aviation solutions, and more. Amentum’s commitment to hire heroes that help make our world a better place.

Our drive is to connect our heroic Service Members with industry leading careers and impactful work experiences.

The IRES and NISSCII teams are looking for services members from the following fields:

• Government contracting and procurement

• IT Services

• Engineering

• Systems Architecture

• Mission Event Planning

• Configuration Management

• Finance

• Software Development

• Cybersecurity

• Satellite Ground Segment Operations

• Project Management

• Intelligence

• A/V Specialists

This internship will be located at Schriever SFB, Colorado Springs, CO or Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL depending on the position. If you are outside of these areas this will require relocation to the location the internship will be at.

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

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position.

Basic Requirements:

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.

Desired Requirements:

• An active DoD security clearance.

• DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (Security+CE, GSEC or similar).

About Amentum

Amentum

Amentum is one of the largest government services and engineering companies supporting the U.S. military, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Headquartered in Virginia with more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Amentum delivers mission-critical support across defense, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, intelligence, aviation, nuclear, and space operations. The company plays a major role in helping government agencies solve complex national security and infrastructure challenges.

For job seekers, Amentum offers a wide variety of career opportunities across engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, logistics, IT, aviation maintenance, program management, and cleared government support roles. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning military personnel, and security-cleared professionals looking to continue supporting national security missions while building long-term career stability. Amentum also has a strong reputation for career mobility, education support, and mission-focused work across hundreds of federal programs.

Unlike many companies focused on a single niche, Amentum supports a broad range of high-impact missions—from military readiness and intelligence operations to NASA programs, cyber modernization, and critical infrastructure support. Employees often work on programs that directly support the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian missions, creating opportunities to build diverse experience while contributing to meaningful national security outcomes.

As government investment continues to grow in cyber, space, engineering, and mission modernization, Amentum remains one of the strongest employers in the government contracting sector. For professionals seeking a stable, mission-driven career with opportunities for advancement, technical growth, and meaningful impact, Amentum continues to stand out as a top employer in defense and federal services.

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