Senior Mechanical Engineer

About the Opportunity:

We are looking to recruit and develop career minded people to bolster our well-established and growing multi-discipline engineering delivery capability to meet opportunities in the defence industry. Our projects include developing solutions in complex and exciting environments, in support of the UK nuclear submarine fleet; the air, land and sea defence establishments; and both existing and new build manufacturing facilities.

As the demand for our services continues to grow, you will provide mechanical support to key client projects. Being part of a several hundred strong team across the UK, however you will work within the smaller and growing Mechanical Engineering team based in Glasgow, Bristol or Reading. .

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who wants exposure to a wide range of engineering areas and phases. Our involvement with projects across the country continues to expand, so there will be many opportunities to develop and tailor your own career path.

You will preferably have experience of working in defence or a similar industry, but also those with relevant mechanical design experience looking to work in a technically challenging environment are encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities:

• Provide mechanical engineering support to clients during development and analysis of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Produce documentation including diagrams; technical specifications; supporting calculations and analysis; design evidence and justifications.
• Provide leadership and problem-solving ability to influence key design decisions.
• Provide a professional engineering service to clients and undertake design reviews and presentations where necessary.
• Liaise with cross-disciplinary engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Encourage development of less experienced engineers within the team.

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.

We'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

Here's what you need

• BEng (Hons) / MEng or equivalent in a relevant STEM degree.
• CEng or on a career path to achieving CEng status. We will support you in this process.
• Technical report writing skills and professional attitude.
• Experience in the design/delivery of mechanical systems or equipment through the design lifecycle.
• Familiarity with engineering software packages such as AutoCAD or similar.
• Willingness to learn and understand new systems and equipment to meet project deliverables.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with design and safety standards. Knowledge of Defence Standards or similar may be advantageous but is not essential.
• Knowledge and experience of specifying mechanical systems or equipment.
• Experience in the production of design deliverables. e.g. equipment sizing calculations in any of the following: heating/ cooling/ fan sizing/ pumps/ compressors/ hydraulic plants/ piping etc.
• Experience with liaising and coordinating with other design disciplines.
• Willingness to travel and attend key meetings to build relationships.
• You must be a UK National and have the ability to obtain SC level security clearance, which includes being resident in the UK for the preceding 5 years.

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

We partner with VERCIDA, for greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.

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 .