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Remote First Assistant Camera jobs are actively posted across the U.S., with remote-first production companies and distributed media teams hiring for focus pulling, lens management, and on-set coordination roles that translate to virtual and hybrid workflows. Employers hiring remotely right now include Guidehealth, Alva.ai, and Amentum. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!
We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer for the EVA Remote Observation Camera to join the JETSII Contract with Aerodyne.
The Project Engineer for the EVA Remote Observation Camera will:
- Provide design and test support in various aspects of development in support of the EVA Remote Observation Camera project.
- Support project teams with development of test procedures and verification and validation processes
- Perform testing and verification of flight hardware
- Maintain and ensure baseline test configurations and document any configuration changes
- Generate essential paperwork and documents for tasks assigned, such as Task Performance Sheets (TPS), Discrepancy Reports (DR), and Detailed Test Procedures (DTP), as needed
- Work in a collaborative, team environment and report to project managers for technical support, task assignments, and processes
- Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures within hardware or test support hardware
- Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions
- Work with technicians to build and test designed systems
- Perform other duties as required
Requisition Qualifications:
This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
- Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Ability to work autonomously when required
- Self-motivated, team player with adaptability to a dynamic environment and the ability to complete all assignments as required
- Ability to operate in a laboratory environment and perform necessary troubleshooting tasks
- Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office products
- Must have the ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical/electrical systems and work with others in problem solving as part of a team
Requisition Preferences:
- Experience with the design, assembly, verification, testing, and operation of space hardware
- Experience with NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle, Certification, and Engineering processes
• Prior experience with hardware anomaly troubleshooting and failure analysis. • Experience with procedure development
- Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle process
• Prior experience working and coordinating requirements with third party/outside Vendors • Familiarity with NASA Quality operational procedures and require
Compensation:
- Salary starts at $83,700. Final pay will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.
Why Join Our Team?
In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also ave:
- Excellent personal and professional career growth
- 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
- Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
- Much, much more!
For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
- Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
Essential Functions
Work Environment
Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
Physical Requirements
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).
Equipment and Machines
Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).
Attendance
Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
Other Essential Functions
Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
#JETS #JETSII
Compensation Details:
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The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
11/08/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!
We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer for the EVA Remote Observation Camera to join the JETSII Contract with Aerodyne.
The Project Engineer for the EVA Remote Observation Camera will:
- Provide design and test support in various aspects of development in support of the EVA Remote Observation Camera project.
- Support project teams with development of test procedures and verification and validation processes
- Perform testing and verification of flight hardware
- Maintain and ensure baseline test configurations and document any configuration changes
- Generate essential paperwork and documents for tasks assigned, such as Task Performance Sheets (TPS), Discrepancy Reports (DR), and Detailed Test Procedures (DTP), as needed
- Work in a collaborative, team environment and report to project managers for technical support, task assignments, and processes
- Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures within hardware or test support hardware
- Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions
- Work with technicians to build and test designed systems
- Perform other duties as required
Requisition Qualifications:
This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
- Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Ability to work autonomously when required
- Self-motivated, team player with adaptability to a dynamic environment and the ability to complete all assignments as required
- Ability to operate in a laboratory environment and perform necessary troubleshooting tasks
- Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office products
- Must have the ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical/electrical systems and work with others in problem solving as part of a team
Requisition Preferences:
- Experience with the design, assembly, verification, testing, and operation of space hardware
- Experience with NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle, Certification, and Engineering processes
• Prior experience with hardware anomaly troubleshooting and failure analysis. • Experience with procedure development
- Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle process
• Prior experience working and coordinating requirements with third party/outside Vendors • Familiarity with NASA Quality operational procedures and require
Compensation:
- Salary starts at $83,700. Final pay will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.
Why Join Our Team?
In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also ave:
- Excellent personal and professional career growth
- 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
- Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
- Much, much more!
For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
- Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
Essential Functions
Work Environment
Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
Physical Requirements
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).
Equipment and Machines
Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).
Attendance
Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
Other Essential Functions
Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
#JETS #JETSII
Compensation Details:
EN2-EN4
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
11/08/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote first assistant camera jobs.
- Demonstrated experience pulling focus on professional camera systems such as ARRI or RED
- Proficiency with wireless follow-focus systems including Preston MDR and Heden
- Strong understanding of lens optics, depth of field, and lens calibration
- Ability to build, prep, and troubleshoot a full camera package independently
- Experience reading and working from camera reports and continuity documentation
- Availability for on-location shoots with irregular hours and physical demands
Tips for Your Remote First Assistant Camera Job Search
Document your remote production workflow
Remote employers want proof you can coordinate a camera department without in-person oversight. Compile lens charts, focus distance logs, and camera reports from past projects and present them as a portfolio of your organizational process, not just your on-set credits.
Sharpen your async communication skills
Remote first assistant camera work depends on written handoffs, not quick verbal check-ins on set. Practice writing clear, concise equipment notes, shot prep summaries, and department briefs that a director of photography or producer can act on without a follow-up call.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote first assistant camera openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience and apply directly. Applying in the first few days of a posting significantly improves your chances before employer attention drops off.
Get fluent in remote production tools
Distributed camera departments use cloud-based shot management, remote collaboration platforms, and digital loader software. Hands-on familiarity with tools used for virtual camera prep and remote dailies review signals to hiring teams that you can hit the ground running without an on-site orientation.
Remote First Assistant Camera Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote first assistant camera job?
Target production companies and media organizations that run distributed crews or hybrid workflows, since these employers are most likely to hire first assistant cameras for remote-eligible work such as pre-production planning, equipment coordination, and digital asset management. Remote employers screen for self-direction, clear written communication, and proficiency with remote collaboration tools. A portfolio showing organized camera reports, lens charts, and production documentation gives you a concrete edge.
Which companies hire remote first assistant cameras?
Employers currently hiring remote first assistant cameras include Guidehealth, Alva.ai, and Amentum, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first production houses, digital content studios, and distributed advertising agencies are the company types most likely to post these roles for location-independent candidates.
Can you get a remote first assistant camera job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level first assistant camera roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently without on-set supervision from day one. Smaller digital production companies and content studios are the most likely to hire entry-level candidates remotely. Demonstrating organized camera reports, a reel showing focus work, and familiarity with remote coordination tools can open the door when formal credits are limited.
Do you need a degree for remote first assistant camera jobs?
Not always. Remote employers in this role weigh demonstrated technical skills, a strong reel, and verifiable production credits far more heavily than a formal degree. Knowledge of camera systems, lens calibration, and digital workflow tools matters most. A degree in film production can help with entry-level screenings, but hands-on work and a well-documented portfolio are what close most remote hiring decisions.
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