Machine Design Engineer - Entry LevelAmentum 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, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, Honda, General Motors, NASA, 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 even fun 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 each assignment, Junior Engineers will be issued specific objectives, approaches, and possible solutions by a supervising engineer. The Junior Engineer:Independently performs short duration project tasks with clearly defined requirements and goals.Analyzes and/or evaluates the results of an analysis using techniques prescribed by senior engineers or supervisors.Accomplishes, complete tasks of limited scope or solves problems which require investigation of a limited number of variables.Prepares calculations, and assists in the preparation of, presentations and technical reports.Supports interface development with other disciplines, working closely with structural, mechanical process, controls and instrumentation, and aerodynamics/fluid dynamics engineers.Aids in the production of complete, detailed drawing packages, by supplying design input or performing CAD work.Minimum Experience/Education:B.S.M.E.
from an accredited engineering schoolKey Skills:Coursework: Statics & Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials, Mechanisms/Machine Design, Kinematics, Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, System Dynamics, 3D CADStrong sense of ownership and pride in execution of workMechanical intuitionPreferred Qualifications:Mechanical Engineering Internships and/or Co-ops, particularly in Machine Design or adjacent industries (see below)3D CAD experience; Inventor and/or Solidworks preferredFEA software experience; Ansys, NASTRAN, and/or Inventor preferredMachining and fabrication experience (milling, turning, welding, laser-cutting, forming, etc.)Basic experience with machine instrumentation (proximity sensors, vision sensors, strain gauges, scales, etc.)Knowledge and experience of common machine elements: gears, bearings, belts, machine screws, chains, cams, linkages, gearmotors, servomotors, etc.Adjacent Industries:Aerospace & Defense Mechanical DesignFactory Automation (material handling, web handling, process automation, etc.)Fluid Power (Hydraulics/Pnumatics)Compensation Details:$76,500The 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:Health, dental, and vision insurancePaid time off and holidaysRetirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)Educational reimbursementParental leaveEmployee stock purchase planTax-saving optionsDisability and life insurancePet insuranceNote: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.