Mechanical Engineer (Design and Systems Analysis)

Work Where it Matters

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AMO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AMO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AMO delivers innovative administrative support services that streamline operations, and enhance productivity.

As an AMO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Access to classified information at the SECRET level is required. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain a favorable SECRET clearance through DCSA. Continued employment is contingent on the clearance being granted and maintained.

This is an onsite position that requires the candidate to live within commuting distance of North Charleston, SC.

• Develop, review, and refine detailed mechanical engineering drawings and design documentation.
• Support SETA (Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance) activities, providing technical insight and design expertise.
• Assess mechanical system capabilities and recommend improvements or corrective actions.
• Interpret, analyze, and apply conclusions from fluid dynamic studies, simulations, and test data to system designs.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure design integration and technical accuracy.
• Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and risk assessments.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and engineering change proposals.
• Ensure designs meet program requirements, industry standards, and applicable regulations.
• Support testing, verification, and validation activities for mechanical components and systems.
• Internal and External stakeholder management within complex, dynamic and evolving operational and functional areas.