Mechanical Test Engineer - Space Propulsion and Vacuum Systems

Job Description Amentum is currently seeking a candidate to join our team that will be providing facility and test mechanical engineering support to NASA's Space Propulsion Vacuum Chamber Laboratories as part of the TFOME contract at the NASA Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field in Cleveland OH, and Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, OH. RESPONSIBILITIES FUNCTION OF POSITION Provides Engineering support and leadership in the planning, design, and technical execution of mechanical engineering/technical tasks for an assigned test or facility project at a Space Vacuum test facility. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Provides technical expertise to the users of the ground test facilities in planning test projects to ensure proper match of facility requirements with capabilities, balance of resources, and integration of schedules. 2. Provide overall project management for an assigned test project including developing detailed project plan and project schedule with task list, durations and assignment of resources. When given the assignment as the lead project engineer, the engineer has the responsibility for the overall execution of the project plan. 3. Support large and small scale aerospace ground testing projects, including design of mechanical systems and or test hardware, oversight of mechanical hardware fabrication, oversight of system and hardware installation, data analysis, instrumentation specifications, and final report generation. Test projects cover a wide variety of test types in many facilities including wind tunnels, air-breathing engine and engine component facilities, acoustic chambers, space propulsion (chemical and electrical) and space environment chambers (including cryogenic applications). 4. Provides technical expertise and guidance in overall planning, and execution of test projects in assigned facilities as well as planning, coordination and support of maintenance activities. This will include daily coordination with the test team, generation of work instructions to the technical staff (via task orders or other approved means), and general reporting to contractor and customer management. 5. Analyzes mechanical system requirements to match system capabilities with test requirements. 6. Coordinates with Electrical Test Engineering and data and instrumentation lead and technicians to prepare facility to meet test and operational requirements. 7. Prepares documentation supporting facility development efforts. 8. Prepares specifications and purchase requisitions for facility hardware. 9. Provides support for training of other engineers and technicians. 10. Develops presentations, and presents at design reviews, safety reviews, and other technical presentations. 11. Provide periodic status reports on each assigned task to contractor and customer management. 12. Conduct design of experiments and experimental error analyses. 13. Responsible for the safe operation and upgrading of test facilities (i.e. gaseous piping and system design, and hardware integration for Space Propulsion in Vacuum Chamber testing). QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must have a B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering Experience with PC and MS products Communication skills (verbal and written); and the ability to work effectively in a team environment are essential Because of the nature of the testing, some shift and/or weekend work will occasionally need to be accommodated Compensation Details: $72,000 to $140,000 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: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: 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: 05/21/2026 - 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. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. 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