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Amentum · 3 months ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Remote)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$138K/yr - $185K/yr

8+ years exp

Amentum is seeking an experienced engineer to be a Technical Lead in a dynamic, fast-paced research and development environment supporting national defense priorities. The role involves leading the development of technical solutions, conducting detailed design efforts, and communicating across various technical disciplines to ensure successful project execution.

Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the development of technical test systems to meet demanding customer test requirements and develop innovative concept solutions to solve complex testing challenges

Lead detailed design reviews, resolve technical issues, provide technical support in defining courses of action and validating those against requirements and documented concept of operations

Work closely with site technicians and field engineers to plan and execute complex site operations. This involves coordinating activities and managing interfaces across various technical disciplines

Develop and provide technical content to produce engineering drawings and documentation that support equipment integration, interface control, and site operations/procedures

Conduct review, approval, and audit of drawings, specifications, technical reports, and other engineering documentation for test program use

Work with the document manager to ensure all technical documentation is complete, accurate, and ready for use on time

In an R&D testing environment where things often go wrong, this role will need to identify issues, clarify the problems, communicate them effectively, and lead the development of solutions. This includes resolving field-initiated technical questions and leading resolution of a wide range of complex design and constructability issues

Communicate status and issues across the broader program and with the customer

Work very closely with other program managers, engineers, documentation managers, logistics, and procurement to develop a plan, track key items, drive completion of milestones, adjust to unexpected issues, and monitor/communicate overall status

Qualification

Technical System DevelopmentDesign & Issue ResolutionInterface ControlCAD ProficiencySchedule ManagementMultidisciplinary BackgroundCommunicationProblem SolvingIndependent Work

Required

Technical degree, BA/BS and 8 to 10+ years of related experience, or 15 years of relevant experience in an Engineering field are required

Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or similar is preferable

Experience in interface control / system level integration

Schedule management and development experience

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Previous experience with CAD, engineering drawings, and technical requirements

Ability to manage many competing priorities simultaneously

US Citizen, security clearance eligible

Preferred

The preferred candidate will have a multidisciplinary background i.e. mechanical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and power

A demonstrated record of generating cradle to grave quick react solutions

Strong judgment, effective communication skills, and an ability to respond to the unexpected

Experience in DOD-related test programs is preferred

Proven ability to conduct independent work requiring technical and operations judgment

Experience in identifying, implementing, and complying with applicable safety, environmental, and quality standards, company procedures and policies, and other relevant legislative and regulatory requirements