Applied Multiphysics - Engineer II

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. It is looking for an entry-level or early-career mechanical engineer to join Machine Design projects as part of a multi-discipline team. Most designs are unique and there are several projects running at once.

Key responsibilities

• Perform project assignments independently but with guidance from a senior engineer, following codes, standards and precedents
• Analyze and evaluate results of analyses prescribed by senior engineers
• Solve problems involving a limited set of well-defined variables
• Prepare technical reports, presentations and calculations
• Coordinate with designers and drafters, and review the work of others in your area of expertise
• Support interface development with machine design, structural, mechanical process, controls and instrumentation, and aerodynamics/fluid dynamics engineers
• Contribute to complete design packages, including detailed drawings, calculations and specifications

Required profile

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited engineering school
• At least 3 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience
• Ability to sit at a desk and work at a computer for long periods, and to lift 50 lbs
• Regular attendance Monday to Thursday 7:30 am to 5:15 pm and Friday 7:30 am to 11:30 am; occasional overtime
• Pass a pre-employment drug and background test

Required skills

• Mechanical engineering analysis: kinematics, dynamics, stress/strain, power transmission
• FEA: static stress-strain, natural frequency; thermal, non-linear and multi-physics analysis (Ansys preferred)
• Pressure vessel design (ASME BPV Section VII, Div I & Div II); design for small-scale fabrication and assembly
• G&D/Tolerance and stack-up analysis; GD&T/ASTM Y14.5 in detail drawings
• 3D CAD (Inventor or SolidWorks preferred); fluid power basics and basic instrumentation

What we offer

• Salary of $91,500 - $108,000
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, educational reimbursement and parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan, disability and life insurance, pet insurance