Field Mechanical Engineer: Test & Launch Specialist

Amentum; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an engineering professional to contribute to test objectives, instrumentation, and data requirements. You will plan and conduct test missions, load assets, and verify requirements using dedicated support equipment, while interfacing with customers from quotation through design reviews.

You will apply advanced design knowledge on complex systems, coordinate test milestones, and assist with installation and checkout at test sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other technical discipline or formal academic/vocational/military training.
• 1-5 years of related experience in the field of specialty.
• Must have the ability to investigate, troubleshoot and design solutions to problems from a broad perspective.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of test objectives, instrumentation, and data requirements, writing test planning documents, scheduling program activities, planning and conducting test missions.
• Use of support equipment for verification and validation of requirements, hardware troubleshooting and technology transfer considerations to load and remove assets and launch vehicles as needed.
• Direct interface and liaison with internal and external customers at all levels from quotation to final design and test activities, design reviews and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of design specifications on more complex systems/projects.
• Transition support and document verification/validation of system milestones
• Participate in the mobilization, demobilization, and execution of installation and checkout of systems and support equipment at test sites.
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise and troubleshooting support for all Post Shipyard Availability Dock and Seatrial support.
• Operate equipment as well as provide on-the-job training for USN personnel and support personnel as needed.
• Inform support equipment maintenance and additional support equipment needs or modifications.
• Support system and subsystem testing, including travel to test sites as required.
• Conduct site visits, experimental investigations and analyze engineering problems, proposes solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Troubleshooting

System integration

Customer liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Amentum is seeking an engineering professional to contribute to test objectives, instrumentation, and data requirements. You will plan and conduct test missions, load assets, and verify requirements using dedicated support equipment, while interfacing with customers from quotation through design reviews.

You will apply advanced design knowledge on complex systems, coordinate test milestones, and assist with installation and checkout at test sites.