5 defense jobs found in Houston

*This position is contingent upon contract award* Amentum is seeking a skilled and driven Mechanical Engineer to join our engineering team based in Houston, TX. This is a design-focused role that spans the full product lifecycle - from early concept development through hardware fabrication, installation, and on-site operation. The ideal candidate is a licensed or degree-qualified mechanical or aerospace engineer who brings deep expertise in mechanical systems design, structural analysis, and high-pressure fluid systems, and who communicates and collaborates effectively across engineering and operations teams. This position offers the opportunity to lead and participate in design reviews, work alongside vendors to bring hardware from drawing to reality and provide direct technical support during field installation and testing. If you are looking for a role where your engineering decisions have real, visible consequences on mission-critical systems, this is the opportunity for...

*This position is contingent upon contract award* Amentum is seeking a skilled and driven Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team based in Houston, TX. This is a design-focused role that spans the full product lifecycle - from early concept development through hardware design, fabrication, installation, and on-site operation. The ideal candidate is a licensed or degree-qualified electrical or systems engineer who brings expertise in low voltage electronics, wiring systems, sensor integration, and harness design, and who communicates and collaborates effectively across engineering and operations teams. This position offers the opportunity to lead and participate in design reviews, work alongside vendors to bring electrical hardware from schematic to reality, and provide direct technical support during field installation and testing. If you are looking for a role where your engineering decisions have real, visible consequences on mission-critical systems, this is the...

*This position is contingent upon contract award* Amentum is seeking a motivated and technically capable Field Engineer - Electrical / Mechanical Integration to join our engineering team based in Houston, TX. This is a hands-on, multifaceted role that blends electrical troubleshooting, mechanical installation support, field execution, engineering design review, wiring documentation, test support, and technician mentorship. The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation, preferably supported by a STEM degree, and direct experience working with fielded hardware that includes electrical systems, low-voltage circuits, sensors, wiring harnesses, connectors, mechanical interfaces, brackets, enclosures, mounting hardware, and instrumentation. This role requires someone who can work from schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, interface control documents, and field work instructions to support installation, checkout, fault isolation, corrective action, and...

Senior Mechanical Engineer Own mechanical R&D for Fleetzero battery modules: From a clean-sheet concept through production-ready design. ABOUT THE ROLE You will be the driving force behind the full mechanical development lifecycle of our battery module products. That means owning designs from initial concept and first-article prototypes, through development testing, design validation, and into high-volume manufacturing. You will work closely with electrical, manufacturing, and systems engineering counterparts to deliver robust, producible hardware on aggressive schedules. This is a hands-on role. You will be building and testing prototypes yourself, running experiments, and iterating quickly. If you are the type of engineer who is equally comfortable at a CAD workstation and a build bench, this role is for you. $100,000 - $150,000 a year WHAT YOU'LL OWN Mechanical design of battery module enclosures, thermal management systems, and structural assemblies from concept...

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Career to Project Management? Curtin Maritime offers hands-on field training designed to equip you with the leadership, management, and problem-solving skills essential for success. Our comprehensive training and coaching programs are tailored to develop exceptional project managers who lead with confidence and competence. Efficiency. Innovation. Integrity. These are our 3 Pillars. At Curtin Maritime, these core values are the framework for safe performance and operational excellence; proof of these pillars is evident in our people and our fleet. For 25 years, Curtin Maritime has been an industry leader in quality maritime solutions. We are a dynamic Marine Construction and Marine Transportation company experiencing rapid growth. Our team provides customers with a complete suite of maritime solutions, allowing us the incredible opportunity to work on unique projects in some of the most amazing places on earth. THIS ROLE: The Project Engineer...