Machine Design Engineer II

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions supporting critical missions across defense intelligence energy and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage driven by purpose collaboration and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities.We are seeking a Machine Design Engineer II to join Amentums Advanced Solutions Group. Candidates may be based at either of our offices in Tullahoma TN or Greenville SC.Our Advanced Solutions Group delivers the design construction and operation of unique and complex research and development facilities across the nuclear automotive motorsports defense and aerospace industries. Our team has supported an impressive range of clients including Audi Boeing BMW Fiat Chrysler Ford Honda General Motors NASA the U.S. Air Force U.S. Navy U.S. Department of Energy Volkswagen and organizations throughout 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.Essential ResponsibilitiesProjects 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 Machine Design Engineer IIIndependently 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 andor 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.Prepare technical reports presentations and calculations.Coordinates with designerdrafters.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 structural mechanical process controls and instrumentation and aerodynamicsfluid dynamics engineers.Participates in the production of complete design packages including detailed drawings calculations and specifications as required.Required QualificationsUS citizenship is required to comply with government customer requirements andor applicable government regulations.A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace from an ABET-accredited program.Minimum of Three 3 years relevant Machine Design experience see Adjacent Industries" belowKnowledge of experience of some and exposure to most common machine design elements gears bearings belts machine screws chains cams linkages gearmotors servomotors etc.Strong mechanical engineering analytical skills - kinematics dynamics stressstrain power transmission etc.FEA - static stress-strain natural frequency.Preferred QualificationsDesign for small-scale fabrication & manufacturing milling turning welding laser-cutting forming etc.Design for assembly & installation.Demonstrated experience and expertise in employing GD&TASTM Y14.5 in detailed design drawings understanding of tolerance fits and stack-up analysis.ScopeScheduleBudget management.3D CAD experience Inventor or Solidworks preferred.Design for fiber-composites manufacturing fiberglass carbon fiber.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.Fluid Power - employing pneumatichydraulic cylinders valve stand design P&IDs etc.Basic experience with machine instrumentation proximity sensors vision sensors strain gauges scales etc.Installation Support and Supervision - guiding and answering suppliers subcontractors and other trades questions from the office and on-site.Adjacent IndustriesAerospace & Defense Mechanical Design.Factory Automation material handling web handling process automation etc.Fluid Power HydraulicsPneumatics.Description of Work EnvironmentWork will mainly be performed in an inside-office environment.Travel 1-3 days per quarter.Essential FunctionsSpecial clothingequipment wearing - 1Work Environment - Inside - 99 Outside - 1TravelTransportation Requirements - 1-3 days per quarterOffice equipmentmachines - 100Hours - Monday thru Thursday - 730am to 515pm Friday - 730am to 1130amRegular Attendance - 100 Compensation Details82k - 108k 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 OverviewOur health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings includeHealth dental and vision insurancePaid time off and holidaysRetirement benefits including 401k matchingEducational 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-OHara Service Contract Act SCA or other employment contracts may include different provisionsbenefits. Original Posting10122026 - Until FilledAmentum 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. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race sex sexual orientation pregnancy including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or medical conditions related to pregnancy childbirth or breastfeeding age ancestry United States military or veteran status color religion creed marital or domestic partner status medical condition genetic information national origin citizenship status low-income status or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation or any other protected category under federal state or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language atLabor Laws Posters.