**Contingent on Contract Award***Amentum is currently seeking Marine Mechanical Engineers to support a NAVSEA Contract and be a member of the Marine Engineering Group. The Marine Engineering Group is the Navy’s technical authority for machinery systems for all surface ships, aircraft carriers and su
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Job Description:

**Contingent on Contract Award***

Amentum is currently seeking Marine Mechanical Engineers to support a NAVSEA Contract and be a member of the Marine Engineering Group. The Marine Engineering Group is the Navy’s technical authority for machinery systems for all surface ships, aircraft carriers and submarine classes – including but not limited to developing and designing, evaluating and assessing, analyzing and establishing standards and risks, and demonstrating and implementing new marine system technologies. The marine systems include electrical systems, motors, controls, energy storage, battery system certification, mechanical and hydraulic systems, power generation, shafting, mounting gear, handling equipment, and fluid systems.


JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Marine Mechanical Engineer will provide support in the following areas:

• Design, analysis, evaluation, process assessments, root cause analysis, establishing and maintaining specifications and standards, and evaluating risk.

• Specific systems can include electrical systems, motors, controls, energy storage, battery system certification, mechanical and hydraulic systems, power generation, shafting, mounting gear, handling equipment, and fluid systems.

• Performs engineering design evaluations and works to complete projects within budget and scheduling restraints. 

• Reviews industry policies and procedures to ensure data accuracy, security, and regulatory compliance.

•  Reviews reports of production, malfunction, and maintenance to determine or address problems.

•  Provides technical support for the engineering process.

• Additionally, collaborates with other engineering departments and coordinates their disciplines to the development of the project.

•  Designs, implements, and communicates, an operational plan for completing the project.  Monitors progress and performance against the project plan. 

• Takes action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays.  Identifies, develops, and gathers resources necessary to complete the project.

•  Prepares engineering designs and work specifications. 

• Develops project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.

• Selects materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors.

MINIMUM SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 4-7 years of experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering field or related area. 

  • Must be able to design, analyze, evaluate, process assessments, root cause analysis, establish and maintain specifications and standards, and evaluate risk.

  • Must be a specialist on complex technical and business matters.

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

  • Must have an Active SECRET US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a SECRET Clearance.

       

Compensation Details:

US: $140,000 - $175,000

       

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-OHara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

02/18/2026 - 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.

Company Details
Amentum
4800 Westfields Blvd
Suite 400
Chantilly, Virginia 20151 USA
www.amentum.com
470 Open Jobs Available
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Job Info
Location
Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
Amentum
4800 Westfields Blvd
Suite 400
Chantilly, Virginia 20151 USA
www.amentum.com
470 Open Jobs Available
Amentum is a premier global government and private-sector partner whose experience, passion and purpose drive mission success. We operate, serve, maintain, protect and support the most discerning and critical programs in Nuclear & Environment, Mission...

Benefits:
We value the unique training and experience military veterans bring to our teams. We currently employ more than nine thousand veterans on projects across the United States and around the world. We provide services to more than 20 agencies of the U.S. federal government, including the Department of Defense, NASA, the Department of Energy, the Department of Homeland Security and intelligence agencies. You can continue to make a difference by putting your military experience to work — there’s no better way to apply your commitment to a better world.

Meet some of our military specialists, and join our global team of industry experts and leaders who help us deliver what others can only imagine.

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