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Specialty Mechanical Equipment Engineer Sr.

Amentum Aiken, SC

Aiken, SC

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$110k - $160k/yr Full time Senior Design Design Engineering

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Job Description

As part of Amentum’s Nuclear Projects supporting the Oak Ridge Group, this Senior Specialty Mechanical Equipment Engineer role focuses on designing and analyzing specialty mechanical machinery used in complex engineering environments. You will contribute to project execution through technical depth, quality-focused work practices, and clear communication with internal and external stakeholders.

This position is based in Aiken, SC with a hybrid setup. The compensation range is USD 110,000 to 160,000 per year, and Amentum is seeking an experienced engineer with 15+ years of relevant background.

Key Responsibilities

Apply knowledge of specialty machinery design to support engineering work
Manage scope, schedule, and budget for individual projects
Ensure all work completed under your control follows established quality procedures
Mentor specialty mechanical engineers and designers
Communicate complex technical ideas to management and clients
Create and review complex mechanical calculations

Required Qualifications

15 or more years of experience
B.S. Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
Knowledge and experience with specialized mechanical equipment
Ability to follow Amentum’s established quality procedures
Experience working within a quality system based on ISO 9000 or NQA-1
Knowledge of machine design, including selection of machine elements (for example, bearings and seals) and machine controls (for example, hydraulic and electrical)
Competence using discipline-specific technical software, including SOLIDWORKS, Creo, and ANSYS
Competence using Microsoft Office software
U.S. citizenship required (no dual citizenship)
Valid driver’s license required
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Ability to pass pre-employment background investigation and drug screening
Willingness to work overtime or outside normal hours as needed
Professional appearance appropriate for a customer-facing engineering environment
Travel required: less than 10%

Technologies

SOLIDWORKS
Creo
ANSYS
Microsoft Office

Benefits

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

Preferred Qualifications

Ideal candidate would have 15+ years of experience
Master’s degree is a plus
DOE Q clearance is preferred but not required
Resident of a commutable distance from the Oak Ridge, TN office

Work Environment and Essential Functions

Primarily office-based work in a secure engineering environment; an Amentum office location is preferred
Hybrid or remote work may be available by prior agreement based on role and project requirements
Occasional exposure to industrial facilities, including elevated noise levels, hazardous materials, or controlled areas
Site visits may be required
Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting
Lifting limited to 20 lbs; longest distance carried 50 feet
Hand manipulation required for grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation; right and/or left hands utilized
Occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder and below the shoulder
No foot controls necessary
Must be alert to equipment in the field; occasional travel and working near construction job site equipment
Potential exposure to hazardous equipment and machinery, uneven ground, dust, gas or fumes, noise, and extremes in temperature or humidity, with potential work at heights

Application and Posting Details

Posting date: 09/21/2026
Open until: Until Filled
Amentum anticipates the requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting; the timeline may change based on business needs

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