Amentum
Space Propulsion and Vacuum Systems
MechanicalTestEngineerSpacePropulsionandVacuumSystems
“Mechanical Test Engineer - Space Propulsion and Vacuum Systems at Amentum. Skills: Mechanical Test Engineering, Space Propulsion, Vacuum Systems, Project Management, Facility Engineering. Providing facility and test mechanical engineering support. Providing engineering support and leadership in planning, design, and technical execution of mechanical engineering/technical tasks for assigned test or facility projects”
Industry & Context.
Analyzes mechanical system requirements to match system capabilities with test requirements; Conducts design of experiments and experimental error analyses
Some shift and/or weekend work will occasionally need to be accommodated, Gaseous piping and system design, Hardware integration for Space Propulsion in Vacuum Chamber testing
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
B. S. degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Experience with PC and MS products, Communication skills (verbal and written), Ability to work effectively in a team environment, Ability to accommodate some shift and/or weekend work
What You'll Do.
Providing facility and test mechanical engineering support
Providing engineering support and leadership in planning
and technical execution of mechanical engineering/technical tasks for assigned test or facility projects
Providing technical expertise to users of ground test facilities in planning test projects
Providing overall project management for assigned test projects
Supporting aerospace ground testing projects
Analyzing mechanical system requirements
Coordinating with Electrical Test Engineering and data and instrumentation lead and technicians
Preparing documentation supporting facility development efforts
Preparing specifications and purchase requisitions for facility hardware
Providing support for training of other engineers and technicians
Developing presentations and presenting at design reviews
and other technical presentations
Providing periodic status reports
Conducting design of experiments and experimental error analyses
Responsible for the safe operation and upgrading of test facilities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Ability to work effectively in a team environment; Coordination with Electrical Test Engineering and data and instrumentation lead and technicians; Coordination with the test team; Reporting to contractor and customer management
Communication Scope
Verbal communication skills; Written communication skills; Presenting at design reviews, safety reviews, and other technical presentations
Process & Methodology
Overall project management for an assigned test project, Developing detailed project plan and project schedule with task list, durations and assignment of resources, Overall execution of the project plan (when assigned as lead project engineer)
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