Jr. Mechanical Engineer

Amentum; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an entry-level mechanical engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD to focus on HVAC and building design. You will join a high-performing group committed to delivering high-quality work to clients, with emphasis on office-based collaboration.

The ideal candidate holds an ABET-accredited mechanical engineering degree, is a US citizen, and has up to three years of HVAC/building design experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD is required and Revit knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degreed Mechanical Engineer from an ABET-accredited program.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Zero to three years of HVAC/building design experience.
• Office-based role; no hybrid/remote work.
• AutoCAD required; Revit knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support HVAC and building design projects for clients.
• Assist with design calculations, drawings, and documentation.
• Collaborate with a high-performing team in the Annapolis Junction office.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Job description

Amentum is seeking an entry level mechanical engineer interested in HVAC and building design for our Annapolis Junction. The candidate should have a demonstrated record of achievement and work ethic to join this high performing group committed to delivering consistently high-quality work and service to our clients.

Required Qualification:

1. Degreed Mechanical Engineer from an ABET accredited engineering program.

2. Must be a US Citizen.

3. Zero to three years of experience in HVAC and building design with understanding of HVAC and heat transfer principles.

4. Full-time in the office. Hybrid and remote work are not practical for this position.

5. Good working knowledge of MS Office suite of software including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Paint.

6. Must be competent with AutoCAD. Desirable to have a working knowledge of Revit.

Ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance.

Compensation Details:

$75,000

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 Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: 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.

Original Posting:

07/31/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum 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.

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