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The posting

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage, driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities.

We are the world’s top supplier of automotive test facilities, providing a full range of services to commercial automotive industry customers. Customers include not only the world’s major vehicle providers and other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), but also clients from the international motor sports community.

We are hiring a Hydraulic Facility Engineer to work in Dearborn, MI.

Description:

  • Direct and manage the design, installation, and application of mechanical systems used in facility
  • Direct and manage design and operations of hydraulic pump rooms
  • Specify, develop, design the facilities utility interfaces for test cell mechanical equipment used in support of testing
  • Specify and develop designs for central building process mechanical equipment
  • Work in collaboration with customers, test engineers, and support staff
  • Prepare mechanical system specifications and project timing plans
  • Design, modify, and adapt fluid systems used to control facility test stands condition in order to meet changing customer and product needs
  • Serve as technical resource for design, estimating, and scheduling of equipment install projects; Interact with AE firms, CCM partners, and equipment suppliers
  • Work with skilled trades, other team members, technicians to install, modify, and commission new mechanical equipment
  • Assure the accurate completion of new or modified systems documentation and drawings

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND /OR SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Hydraulic Engineering.

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Good interpersonal, computer, oral and written skills. Strong technical leadership, organization, and teamwork

Desired:

  • Two (2) year of related experience in engineering
  • Knowledge of fuels, lubricants and heat transfer fluids
  • Working knowledge of industrial process piping systems, material compatibility and fittings
  • Experience working with Skilled trades
  • Experience in Plant or Facilities Engineering.
  • Familiar with welding, joining, and machine shop operations
  • Knowledge of heat transfer, fluids, and mechanical systems modeling
  • Experience with data acquisition and control systems
  • Experience with MCXI, VXI, Visual Basic, C++, LabView, and Linux
  • Proficiency in CAD tools (like AutoCAD) and hydraulic models (like HEC-RAS, SWMM, or EPANET).
  • Strong grasp of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and pipe network behavior.

Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position

  • Lifting: Up to 50 lbs, 25%
  • Climbing: 50%
  • Crawling: 50%
  • Special clothing/equipment (wearing): Safety glasses, slip resistant hardened toe shoes, gloves, long pants, short sleeve shirts, 100%
  • Unusual physical requirements: Sitting (50%), Standing (50%), Bending (25%), Stooping (25%). Job requires manual labor.
  • High noise level: Exposure to high noise areas possible in test facility, 50%
  • Other: NA
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Description of Work Environment

  • Inside? Outside? Combination? Where?: Inside, office environment, test lab, hydraulic pump room- 100)%
  • Extreme (hot/cold) temperatures involved: 50%
  • Hazardous conditions - What are they?: Rotating equipment, trip hazards, 100%
  • Travel/transportation requirements: NA
  • Other: NA

Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks

  • Office equipment/machines electrically/battery operated - which?: Computers, fax machines, copiers, telephones, 100%
  • Vehicles, forklifts, etc. operated which?: NA
  • Tools used in trade - which ones?: Occasional use of hand tools, 25%
  • Other: NA

Criticality of Attendance

  • Overtime, regular days, off days: Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Occasional need to arrive early or stay late dependent upon projects and interactions with parties globally. 100%
  • Shift, 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Day shift, Occasional need to work Saturday and/or Sunday dependent up on facility workload
  • Necessity for regular attendance: Critical, 100%
  • Urgency for punctuality: Critical, 100%
  • Work hours are normally 8 hours per day and 5 days per week, Monday-Friday. Regular attendance of scheduled hours is extremely important. Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary.

Other Essential Functions

Must complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, and background check. Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management and co-workers. Must have clear, concise and accurate communications skills in English, both verbal and written. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk to self or others. Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner. Dependable personal transportation to work site is required.

Compensation Details:

N/A

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:

10/07/2026 - 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.

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