Senior Process Design Engineer

Amentum; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to join the Engineering team supporting the CMOE at NASA Langley Research Center. You will perform independent requirements development, analyses, and design for process systems and high-pressure air/steam, reporting to the Manager of Mechanical Engineering.

The role emphasizes adherence to codes (ASME B31.1, B31.3), P&ID development, valve and heat exchanger design, and oversight of designers.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering is required.
• Ten to fifteen years of direct experience with core skills in process engineering design.
• Direct design experience must include process systems for high pressure air and high pressure steam.

Responsibilities

• Independent preparation of requirements, computation/analyses, specifications, drawings, cost estimates, and technical reports for process system designs.
• Oversee designers and drafters to ensure designs comply with codes and customer requirements.
• Provide technical quality reviews and ensure adherence to quality control processes and standards.
• Demonstrate teamwork and proactive problem-solving to maintain high morale.

Skills

P&ID development

Heat exchangers

Pressure drop calculations

Relief valves

Control valves

Steam and condensate systems

ASME B31.1 Power Piping

ASME B31.3 Process Piping

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Bentley AutoPipe

RS Means Costworks

Job description

• Heat exchangers

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The successful candidate will join the Engineering team to support the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering Contract (CMOE) located at NASA Langley Research Center. This position reports directly to the Manager of Mechanical Engineering.

All safety policies and procedures must be followed.

Responsibilities

Independent preparation of requirements, computation/analyses, specifications, drawings, cost estimates, and technical reports for Process System designs. Selects and applies engineering techniques and procedures to analyze and evaluate specific problems, data, or other features of the work which are broad in scope and complexity. Projects are A/E multi-discipline.

Oversight of the activities of designers and drafters engaged in the design of NASA facility mechanical systems, to ensure the designs conform to recognized codes and standards and with customer requirements for a variety of government and industrial facility types.

Provide technical quality reviews and ensure adherence to Quality Control processes, Codes and Standards, ultimately resulting in the Highest Quality deliverables to NASA Langley.

Provide integrity and teambuilding which will encourage employee engagement and maintain a high morale.

Qualifications

US Citizenship required.

An ABET accredited bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering is required. Four year mechanical engineering technology degree does not comply. The candidate must have a minimum of ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of direct experience, with core skills in process engineering design.

Direct design experience must include Process Systems for high pressure air and high pressure steam. Experience with the following is necessary:

• P&ID development
• Flexibility analysis
• Pressure drop calculations (incompressible and compressible flow)
• Relief valves (placement, inlet/outlet piping, performance, selection)
• Control valves
• Heat exchangers
• Pumps
• Steam and condensate systems
• ASME B31.1 Power Piping
• ASME B31.3 Process Piping
• Certified material test reports

Candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be a team player and communicate effectively both orally and written. Is proactive, has a problem-solving attitude and effective team management skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in Bentley AutoPipe, RS Means Costworks

Essential Functions

Work Environment:

• Office environment. (80%)
• Facilities and active construction site environment. (20%)

Travel between office and various facilities within the NASA center is required.

Physical Requirements

Limited time spent on active construction sites. Must be physically capable of walking and climbing over rough terrain and working at elevated heights and confined spaces (20%). Construction sites are commonly areas of high noise levels due to construction equipment and facility test operations (20%). Appropriate PPE and training will be provided for all conditions. Must be able to walk, stand, bend, twist and sit for extended periods as well as climb, crawl, and lift up to 35 lbs. (20%).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, copier, etc.) (80%) including the following typical PC Software-Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Microsoft Project.

Safety and Personal Protective Equipment (20%)

Attendance

Regular attendance mandatory (100%)

Overtime/work outside normal schedule required (5% - 20%)

Other Essential Functions

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Valid Real ID compliant identification – www.dhs.gov/real-id
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety/risk hazard to the employee or others.
• The work environment requires the ability to cooperate and work with individuals at all levels of the company and the client organization.
• Must be able to balance scope, schedule, and budget to ensure program success.
• Employees will exercise diligence when developing a Safe Plan of Action (SPA) for each task performed. Your SPA is a Company provided tool to be used for the prevention of incidents, accidents, and injuries; as such, it is the most important tool that you are required to use.

Compensation Details

$120000.00

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

• 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

09/23/2026 - 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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