Applied Multiphysics Engineer III

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 a mid-level mechanical engineer who will work on technically challenging design projects such as hypersonic wind tunnels, rocket test stands, aerospace test chambers and scientific facilities, and may act as the applied multiphysics lead on small projects.

Key responsibilities

• Independently perform project assignments with few complex features, guided by codes, standards and precedents
• Analyze and evaluate analysis results using techniques prescribed by senior engineers or supervisors
• Solve problems requiring investigation of a limited number of variables and complete tasks of limited scope
• Prepare technical reports, presentations and calculations
• Coordinate designer/drafters or junior engineers and review their work where in your area of expertise
• Support interface development with structural, mechanical process, controls and instrumentation, and aerodynamics/fluid dynamics engineers
• Produce complete design packages, including detailed drawings, calculations and specifications

Required profile

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited engineering school
• At least seven years of relevant machine design experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of designing ground test facilities with extreme temperatures, heat transfer, pressure and mechanical dynamics

Required skills

• Strong mechanical engineering analytical skills: kinematics, dynamics, stress/strain, power transmission
• FEA: static stress-strain and natural frequency
• Preferred: FEA thermal, non-linear, forced mode dynamics and multi-physics analysis (Ansys); ASME BPV Section VII Div I & II; GD&T/ASTM Y14.5; 3D CAD (Inventor or SolidWorks)
• Preferred: design for small-scale fabrication, assembly and installation, fiber-composite manufacturing, fluid power and machine instrumentation

What we offer

• Salary range of $108,000 - $126,500
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, educational reimbursement, parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan, tax-saving options, disability and life insurance, pet insurance