Mechanical Engineer 4

Amentum•Englewood, CO

1d•$120,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support its Denver office. The role is part of a multidisciplinary engineering group that designs prototype and one-off custom equipment, gloveboxes, hot cells, specialty research equipment, and custom remotely operated mechanisms for handling radioactive and hazardous materials. The engineer performs a variety of assignments involving the planning and oversight of research, development, design, manufacture, testing, installation, operation, and maintenance of mechanical equipment and systems. The position generally serves as a lead for design, analysis, or review teams on complex engineering assignments. The engineer independently performs design development, analysis, and review tasks and is responsible for complete designs, analyses, and design reviews. The role includes generating specifications for complex projects, developing and maintaining technical documentation and system or subsystem specifications, coordinating with other disciplines, and interfacing with customers from quotation through design and testing. The engineer may train other engineers, supervise project employees, conduct site visits and experimental investigations, prepare technical papers and studies, and support technical proposals. The position also involves coordinating with design and drafting groups; preparing, reviewing, and approving drawings; planning and scheduling engineering work; tracking assignment status and maintaining project records; ensuring the quality and completeness of engineering tasks; following documentation standards and test procedures; and communicating schedule, budget, and technical issues to the Supervising Discipline Engineer. The employee is expected to develop knowledge of applicable codes and standards, use relevant engineering software, pursue ongoing training, comply with safety policies, and act in accordance with company values and integrity standards. The stated hiring salary range is $120,000–$135,000 annually. Amentum lists medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, parental leave, educational reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan, tax-saving options, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance, subject to eligibility and applicable terms.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship; dual citizenship is not permitted.
Bachelor of Science degree, or equivalent education, in an appropriate engineering discipline or the sciences from an accredited four-year college or university.
At least 8 years of job-related experience or equivalent.
At least 2 years of FEA experience using Ansys Mechanical or Creo Simulate.
Ability to perform the engineering responsibilities described, including complex design, analysis, review, and technical documentation work.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) certificate preferred.
Proficiency with 3D design software; PTC Creo is preferred.
Proficiency with Mathcad.
Demonstrated capability designing custom equipment and/or containment systems.
Experience developing design documentation, including fabrication drawings, engineering analyses, strength-of-materials calculations, and fabrication and procurement specifications.
Basic knowledge of materials selection.

Responsibilities

Perform design development, analysis, and review tasks independently.
Take responsibility for complete designs, analyses, or design reviews.
Generate complete design specifications for complex projects.
Train other engineers on technical issues related to research, design, development, testing, and analysis, as needed.
Coordinate with engineering, logistics, financial, and program management disciplines to define system specifications and requirements.
Establish and maintain filing systems or databases to track project status.
Develop, maintain, and produce technical documentation and system or subsystem specifications.
Interface and liaise with internal and external customers from quotation through final design and test activities, including design reviews and technical working group meetings.
Conduct site visits and experimental investigations; analyze engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations.
Verify compliance with engineering documentation standards and test procedures.
Prepare and submit technical papers and perform engineering studies.
Support technical proposal development and comment on the technical content and level of effort of proposed scopes of work.
Organize and supervise project employees when needed, with responsibility for cost, schedule, technical, and employee performance.
Maintain liaison with design and drafting groups; prepare, review, and approve drawings as required.
Advise the Supervising Discipline Engineer on assignment status, schedules, budgets, delays, and adverse problems.
Ensure the quality, quantity, and completeness of assigned engineering tasks; plan and schedule associated engineering efforts.
Prepare timely and accurate oral and written technical reports and maintain engineering files and records.
Develop understanding of industry codes and standards and use relevant engineering software and applications.
Pursue continuing technical development and comply with company safety policies and practices.