Applied Multiphysics Engineer II

Amentum Advanced Solutions is a performance unit of our Engineering & Technology (E&T) Line of Business. The Amentum Advanced Solutions specializes in the design construction and operation of unique and complex research and development facilities including as examples wind tunnels (aerospace automotive and motorsports) rocket test stands climatic chambers jet engine test cells acoustic chambers altitude test facilities captive trajectory systems and nuclear facilities. Our projects span the automotive motorsports defense nuclear and aerospace markets. Recent clients include Audi Boeing BMW Ford Honda General Motors NASA Stellantis U.S. Air Force U.S. Navy U.S. Department of Energy Volkswagen and many others in North America Europe and Asia.

Most of your designs will be unique and you will usually be working on several projects at one time in a dynamic challenging and engaging environment. Many designs are blank sheet of paper with few analogs or comparisons. This position will provide you with an exciting opportunity to join Machine Design projects as part of a multi-discipline team of professionals. We are looking for an entry-level or early career Mechanical Engineer with strong technical skills academic achievement and sense of ownership.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Projects are often complex and multi-discipline. For the majority of assignments junior-mid Engineers will be issued specific objectives approaches and possible solutions by a supervising engineer. The junior-mid Engineer:

• Independently but with guidance from a more senior engineer performs project assignments that involve few complex features and can be guided by codes standards and other precedents of the discipline.
• Analyzes and/or evaluates the results of an analysis using techniques prescribed by senior engineers or supervisors.
• Accomplishes complete tasks of well-defined scope or solves problems which require investigation of a limited and well-defined number of variables.
• Prepares technical reports presentations and calculations.
• Coordinates with designer/drafters.
• May formally review the work of others for techniques and technical approach if in area of specific technical expertise.
• Supports interface development with other disciplines working closely with machine design structural mechanical process controls and instrumentation and aerodynamics/fluid dynamics engineers.
• Participates in the production of complete design packages including detailed drawings calculations and specifications as required.

Minimum Experience/Education:

• B.S.M.E. from an accredited engineering school
• Minimum of Three (3) years relevant Mechanical Engineering experience (see Adjacent Industries below)

Key Skills:

• Strong mechanical engineering analytical skills kinematics dynamics stress/strain power transmission etc.
• FEA static stress-strain natural frequency
• Pressure vessel design

Preferred Qualifications:

• Design for small-scale fabrication & manufacturing (milling turning welding laser-cutting forming etc.)
• FEA thermal non-linear forced mode dynamics and multi-physics analysis Ansys preferred.
• Design experience with ASME B&PV Section VII Div I & Div II
• Design for assembly & installation
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in employing GD&T/ASTM Y14.5 in detailed design drawings; understanding of tolerance fits and stack-up analysis
• Scope/Schedule/Budget management
• 3D CAD experience Inventor or Solidworks preferred
• Fluid Power employing pneumatic/hydraulic cylinders valve stand design P&IDs etc.
• Basic experience with instrumentation (proximity sensors vision sensors strain gauges scales etc.)
• Installation Support and Supervision guiding and answering suppliers sub-contractors and other trades questions from the office and on-site

Adjacent Industries

• Aerospace & Defense Mechanical Design
• Factory Automation (material handling web handling process automation etc.)
• Fluid Power (Hydraulics/Pnumatics)

Essential Functions

Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position

• Must be able to sit at a desk for long periods of time (90%)
• Must be able to work at a computer for long periods of time (90%)
• Special clothing/equipment and other PPE may be required during site visits (1%)
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Description of Work Environment

• Work will mainly be performed in an inside office environment (90%)
• Field work may be required including outside work (15%)
• Travel may be required to perform field work at project sites or to attend customer meetings - 1-3 days per quarter

Office Environment

• Office equipment/machines
• During travel to project sites handheld equipment such as tape measures cameras etc (10%)
• Office equipment (Computers fax telephones copiers etc.) 90 %

Criticality of Attendance

• Regular attendance is mandatory Monday thru Thur 7:30 am to 5:15 pm & Fri 7:30 to 11:30 am (100%).
• Occasional overtime may be required to meet demanding project schedules

Other Essential Functions

• Must take and pass a pre-employment drug and background test.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities education experience skills internal equity market data applicable collective bargaining agreements and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• 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

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type location and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) the McNamara-OHara Service Contract Act (SCA) or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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