Great potential but lacking in staff support and wellbeing - Mechanical Engineer Amentum Employee Review

3.0
May 12, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Pay provided at entry very good Flexible working 9 day Fortnite etc Nice office in Bristol

Cons

Projects could have been better managed with proper discussions and tracking of progress felt too casual. No capability leads (piping, cranes for example) and learning culture - no drive to upskill staff with any training and left to own devices. IT systems were a disaster for months after the merger Seniors always too busy for feedback and hurts development - a bad place to start your career. If stuck on a dead end project hard to move even if there is no development

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5.0
Jul 14, 2026
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Pros

Great pay, great environment, active security clearance

Cons

Working on old equipment, 6am start time

3.0
Jul 16, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Excellent work-life balance with a 9/80 schedule and generous paid holidays. Strong benefits, including a solid 401(k) match. Stable company with good job security supporting government contracts. Supportive team and leadership in my experience. Opportunities to work on high-visibility national security missions. Great place for veterans and those with government or military backgrounds.

Cons

Many roles require working in a SCIF with limited flexibility. Career progression can depend on contract structure and available openings. Some processes can be slower due to government customer requirements. Opportunities for remote work are limited depending on the position. Compensation can lag behind private-sector opportunities for certain management roles.

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