Early Career Mechanical Process Engineer

Amentum•Tullahoma, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking an Early Career Mechanical Process Engineer to join its Advanced Solutions Group. The group designs, constructs, and operates research and development facilities serving industries including nuclear, automotive, motorsports, defense, and aerospace. The engineer will contribute to multiple projects in a dynamic environment, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver client projects within scope, budget, and schedule. The position is based at one of Amentum’s offices in Tullahoma, Tennessee; Farmington Hills, Michigan; or Greenville, South Carolina. Under the direction of a Senior Engineer, the engineer will plan, coordinate, and carry out engineering work using established engineering techniques and criteria. Work includes developing process-system designs for research and test facilities; analyzing design features and requirements; preparing technical reports, presentations, calculations, specifications, preliminary layouts, sketches, and engineering drawings; and collaborating with project teams and clients. Systems may include high-pressure cryogenic and pneumatic piping, high-temperature and steam systems, refrigeration, vacuum and fuel systems, and specialty HVAC. Field work and travel may be required to support design reviews, factory acceptance testing, construction, startup, and commissioning. Work is mainly performed in an office environment. Field activities may involve climbing test stands and working around machinery. The stated compensation range is $70,000–$90,000. Amentum lists health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays; retirement benefits including 401(k) matching; educational reimbursement; parental leave; an employee stock purchase plan; tax-saving options; disability and life insurance; and pet insurance. Benefits may vary by employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required to comply with government customer requirements and/or applicable government regulations.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering field from an ABET-accredited program.
Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Strong mechanical and process engineering analytical skills.
Excellent oral and written communication, technical problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Self-motivated, team-oriented approach, high ethical standards, and commitment to self-development.
Experience managing project scope, schedules, and budgets.
Knowledge of ASME B31.1 and B31.3 and the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
Knowledge of thermodynamics, compressible and incompressible fluid flow, thermal sciences, and process systems.

Nice To Haves

FE/EIT certification.
Prior process-systems design experience.
Experience designing and/or maintaining mechanical process systems.
Experience with AutoCAD, AutoPipe, Caesar II, Mathcad, Creo, and AFT.
Previous DOE nuclear, DoD, NASA, or test-facility experience.

Responsibilities

Work on project teams to develop process-system designs for research and test facilities.
Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate engineering work under the direction of a Senior Engineer, selecting and adapting engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Analyze design features and project requirements using sound engineering principles and best practices.
Develop technical reports and presentations for project management teams and clients.
Collaborate with structural, machine design, controls and instrumentation, and aerodynamics/fluid dynamics engineers.
Size and specify piping and ducting systems and components, including compressors, pumps, fans, valves, flow measurement devices, and fluid-conditioning equipment.
Design high-pressure cryogenic and pneumatic piping systems; high-temperature and steam systems; refrigeration, vacuum, and fuel systems; and specialty HVAC systems and components.
Work to aggressive deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
Support the Project Manager and Senior Engineer in ongoing design and engineering work.
Participate in internal and external meetings and design reviews with project team members and clients.
Gather information, interview stakeholders, conduct studies and calculations, and prepare preliminary layouts and sketches as needed.
Develop engineering calculations and specifications and support preparation of engineering drawings.
Work with multidisciplinary teams to meet project budget, schedule, and performance objectives.
Travel or perform field work as needed to support design reviews, factory acceptance testing, construction, startup, and commissioning.