Junior Aeronautical Engineer: Fluid Dynamics & Propulsion

Amentum; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum Advanced Solutions seeks an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to join Fluid Dynamics, Acoustics, and Propulsion projects within a multi-discipline team. You will work on blank-sheet designs, perform calculations, and support CAD and analyses across multiple projects.

Ideal candidates have a B.S.M.E., strong fundamentals in dynamics and heat transfer, and exposure to CAD/FEA tools; ownership and mechanical intuition are valued.

Qualifications

• B.S.M.E. from an accredited engineering school.
• Strong foundation in statics, dynamics and machine design.
• Experience with CAD and FE analysis tools is preferred.
• Entry-level or early career mechanical engineer position.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs short duration project tasks with defined requirements and goals.
• Analyzes results of analyses using guidance from senior engineers.
• Completes tasks of limited scope and investigates limited variables.
• Prepares calculations and assists in presentations and reports.
• Supports interface development with other disciplines and CAD work.

Skills

Statics & Dynamics

Mechanics of Materials

Finite Element Analysis

Mechanisms/Machine Design

Kinematics

Fluid Dynamics

Thermodynamics

Heat Transfer

System Dynamics

3D CAD

Ownership & accountability

Mechanical intuition

Education

B.S.M.E.

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

Ansys

NASTRAN

Job description

Amentum Advanced Solutions seeks an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to join Fluid Dynamics, Acoustics, and Propulsion projects within a multi-discipline team. You will work on blank-sheet designs, perform calculations, and support CAD and analyses across multiple projects.

Ideal candidates have a B.S.M.E., strong fundamentals in dynamics and heat transfer, and exposure to CAD/FEA tools; ownership and mechanical intuition are valued.