Amentum

Overview

Amentum is seeking a skilled and driven Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their engineering team in Houston, TX. This design-focused role covers the full product lifecycle, from concept development to hardware fabrication and on-site operation, supporting US Navy research and development facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design efforts from concept development through detailed design, fabrication support, and on-site commissioning.
• Develop and review engineering drawings, models, and specifications using CAD and solid modeling software.
• Perform structural analysis to validate designs meet strength, fatigue, and safety requirements.
• Evaluate designs for manufacturability, maintainability, and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Drive projects through the full lifecycle from initial concept to operational turnover.
• Apply engineering expertise in high-pressure air and hydraulic systems.
• Review and develop P&IDs, hydraulic schematics, and fluid system drawings.
• Conduct and support pressure system design reviews in accordance with applicable standards.
• Troubleshoot high-pressure and hydraulic system anomalies in design and field environments.
• Lead and participate in formal design reviews ensuring technical rigor and safety compliance.
• Review work packages, installation procedures, and test plans for accuracy and completeness.
• Evaluate proposed design changes and engineering change orders for feasibility and safety impact.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into designs.
• Work directly with vendors and fabricators to communicate design intent and clarify requirements.
• Review vendor submittals and fabrication drawings for conformance with design requirements.
• Support procurement activities by developing specifications and technical evaluation criteria.
• Coordinate factory acceptance testing and witness inspections to validate hardware quality.
• Write and review technical reports documenting hardware performance and design analyses.
• Produce clear engineering documentation including design memos and field reports.
• Maintain configuration control discipline for design documents and technical data packages.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and operations staff to execute work efficiently.
• Communicate technical findings and project status clearly to stakeholders.
• Serve as a technical resource and collaborative partner across disciplines.