Applied Multiphysics Engineer I

About the role

Amentum Advanced Solutions, a performance unit of the Engineering & Technology line of business, designs, builds and operates complex R&D facilities such as wind tunnels, rocket test stands, climatic chambers, jet engine test cells and nuclear facilities, serving automotive, motorsports, defense, nuclear and aerospace clients. It is looking for an entry-level or early-career Mechanical Engineer to join Applied Multiphysics projects as part of a multi-discipline team. Most designs are unique, with few analogs, and several projects are worked on at once.

Key responsibilities

• Perform short-duration project tasks independently, with objectives, approaches and possible solutions set by a supervising engineer.
• Analyze and evaluate results of analyses using techniques prescribed by senior engineers or supervisors.
• Solve problems requiring investigation of a limited number of variables and prepare calculations.
• Assist in preparing presentations and technical reports.
• Support interface development with machine design, structural, mechanical process, controls and instrumentation, and aerodynamics/fluid dynamics engineers.
• Help produce detailed drawing packages through design input or CAD work.

Required profile

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited engineering school.
• Entry-level or early career engineer with strong technical skills, academic achievement and a sense of ownership.
• Must be able to sit at a desk and work at a computer for long periods (90%), lift 50 lbs, and attend regularly Monday to Thursday 7:30 am to 5:15 pm and Friday 7:30 to 11:30 am; occasional overtime may be needed.
• Pre-employment drug and background test required.

Required skills

• Coursework: Statics & Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials, Finite Element Analysis, Mechanisms/Machine Design, Kinematics, Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, System Dynamics, 3D CAD.
• Preferred: 3D CAD experience (Inventor and/or SolidWorks), FEA software (Ansys, NASTRAN, Inventor), machining and fabrication experience, instrumentation basics, and knowledge of pressure vessels, mechanisms and high heat flux design.

What we offer

• Salary range of $76,000 to $91,500.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, educational reimbursement, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance.
• Most work in an office, with occasional field work and travel of 1-3 days per quarter.