Jr. Mechanical Engineer

Amentum; Annapolis, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

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 for our Annapolis Junction area to contribute to HVAC and building design projects. A demonstrated record of achievement and work ethic are expected as you join a high-performing team delivering quality work to clients.

Qualifications include an ABET-accredited mechanical engineering degree, US citizenship, and zero-to-three years of HVAC/building design experience with HVAC/heat transfer knowledge.

Qualifications

• Degreed Mechanical Engineer from an ABET accredited program.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Zero to three years of experience in HVAC and building design with understanding of HVAC and heat transfer principles.
• Full-time in the office. Hybrid and remote work are not practical for this position.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Paint).
• Competent with AutoCAD; working knowledge of Revit desirable.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance.

Skills

MS Office

AutoCAD

HVAC principles

Security clearance readiness

Education

ABET-accredited mechanical engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

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

$75,000.00

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

09/11/2026 - 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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