Amentum

Mechanical Test Engineer - Fuel Cell

Amentum$82K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
  • Experience with PC and MS products
  • Essential communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Willingness to accommodate occasional shift and/or weekend work

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering leadership in mechanical engineering tasks for test projects
  • Manage overall execution of assigned test project, including detailed planning and resource assignment
  • Support aerospace ground testing projects, including design, installation, and data analysis
  • Coordinate daily activities with the test team and generate work instructions
  • Analyze mechanical system requirements for test compatibility
  • Collaborate with electrical engineering and instrumentation teams for facility preparation
  • Prepare facility development documentation and purchase requisitions

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
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking a candidate to join our team that will be providing facility and test mechanical engineering support to NASA's Fuel Cell Laboratories as part of the TFOME contract at the NASA Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field in Cleveland 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 test facility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides technical expertise to the users of the ground test facilities in planning test projects to insure 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 Fuel Cell 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:
$82,014.40

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:
06/08/2026 - 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.

About Amentum

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering and technical services to the U.S. government and commercial customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, facilities management, and logistics and supply chain management, among others. Amentum has a global presence, with operations in over 20 countries, and serves a diverse range of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about Amentum
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$5 billion

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