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Mechanical Field Engineer

Amentum

Odon, INJob$83–93K/yrTracked 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$83–93K/yr
Location
Odon, IN
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Active Secret US Government ClearanceSecurity clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

Amentum is hiring a Mechanical Field Engineer. Amentum seeks a Mechanical Field Engineer to support the ULTC program at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Indiana, contributing to test development, equipment verification, customer liaison, and on‑site troubleshooting while providing training and documentation for support systems.

Key focus areas include Contribute to development of test objectives, instrumentation, and data requirements, writing test planning documents, scheduling program activities, planning and conducting test missions, Use support equipment for verification and validation of requirements, troubleshoot hardware, and manage technology transfer for assets and launch vehicles, and Interface with internal and external customers from quotation through design and test activities, including design reviews and technical meetings.

Important skills include Investigate, Troubleshoot, and Design Solutions. Preferred (not required): Test Objectives Development, Instrumentation Development, Data Requirements Development, and Test Planning Documents Writing.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

InvestigateTroubleshootDesign SolutionsTest Objectives DevelopmentInstrumentation DevelopmentData Requirements DevelopmentTest Planning Documents WritingProgram Activities SchedulingTest Missions PlanningTest Missions ConductingSupport Equipment UseHardware TroubleshootingTechnology Transfer ConsiderationsDirect InterfaceLiaisonDesign ReviewsTechnical Working Group MeetingsDesign Specifications KnowledgeSystem Milestones VerificationSystem Milestones ValidationMobilizationDemobilizationInstallationCheckout of SystemsSubject Matter ExpertiseTroubleshooting SupportEquipment OperationOn-the-Job TrainingSupport Equipment MaintenanceSystem TestingSubsystem TestingSite VisitsExperimental InvestigationsEngineering Problems AnalysisSolutions ProposingAlternatives ProposingRecommendations Providing

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Other Technical Discipline or Formal Academic/Vocational/Military Training1-5 Years of Related Experience in the Field of SpecialtyActive Secret US Government ClearanceUS Citizenship

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Are you looking for an exciting, innovative company with over 100 years of excellence and commitment to ethical business? Amentum is currently searching for a Mechanical Field Engineer to support our ULTC program at the Naval Surface Warfare Center at Crane located in Indiana! The selected candidate will be part of the engineering team supporting engineering tasks, development, design, and testing of support equipment and systems.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to development of test objectives, instrumentation, and data requirements, writing test planning documents, scheduling program activities, planning and conducting test missions.

  • Use of support equipment for verification and validation of requirements, hardware troubleshooting and technology transfer considerations to load and remove assets and launch vehicles as needed.

  • Direct interface and liaison with internal and external customers at all levels from quotation to final design and test activities, design reviews and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications.

  • Apply comprehensive knowledge of design specifications on more complex systems/projects.

  • Transition support and document verification/validation of system milestones

  • Participate in the mobilization, demobilization, and execution of installation and checkout of systems and support equipment at test sites.

  • Provide Subject Matter Expertise and troubleshooting support for all Post Shipyard Availability Dock and Seatrial support.

  • Operate equipment as well as provide on-the-job training for USN personnel and support personnel as needed.

  • Inform support equipment maintenance and additional support equipment needs or modifications.

  • Support system and subsystem testing, including travel to test sites as required.

  • Conduct site visits, experimental investigations and analyze engineering problems, proposes solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations.

  • Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other technical discipline or formal academic/vocational/military training

  • 1-5 years of related experience in the field of specialty

  • Must have the ability to investigate, troubleshoot and design solutions to problems from a broad perspective

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Compensation Details:

$83,000-$93,000

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:

08/03/2026 - 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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

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