Amentum Announces Nuclear Center of Excellence in Oak Ridge, TN
CHANTILLY, Va., May 7, 2025 — Amentum (NYSE: AMTM), a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, announced the opening of its new Nuclear Center of Excellence (COE) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The Nuclear COE will serve as a strategic hub for nuclear expertise, engineering, and operational excellence, furthering Amentum’s position at the forefront of nuclear solutions needed for large-scale power generation, advanced energy technologies, and strengthening the national security of the United States.
“The Nuclear Center of Excellence exemplifies Amentum’s commitment to enable the resurgence of our nation’s dominance in the rapidly advancing nuclear industry,” said Mark Whitney, President of Energy & Environment for Amentum. “We will leverage our expertise in the Oak Ridge region pulling upon our rich history of innovative solutions for U.S. energy needs and national security.”
The Nuclear COE’s core mission will support the expansion of nuclear power in large and smaller scale capacities while leveraging decades of Amentum’s global experience in the nuclear industry.
The center will assist in the development of innovative technologies fit for the complexity and high standards of nuclear engineering, including AI and automation, as well as safety and cybersecurity solutions. Additionally, the center will work closely with government agencies, strengthening partnerships in the public and private sector to foster collaboration, share expertise and drive technological breakthroughs. The center will support the maintenance and modernization of nuclear infrastructure to ensure the safe operation of nuclear facilities.
Leading Amentum’s Nuclear Center of Excellence in Oak Ridge is John Eschenberg, a veteran of the nuclear industry with over thirty-five years of experience in a variety of highly regulated defense, commercial, and government settings.
Amentum’s Oak Ridge Nuclear Center of Excellence hub underscores the company’s dedication to fostering a safe, sustainable, and secure nuclear future.
About Oak Ridge, TN
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, has long been recognized as a pivotal site in the history of nuclear development. Originally established during World War II as part of the Manhattan Project, Oak Ridge has evolved into a premier center for nuclear research, energy, and national security. Its rich heritage, coupled with a highly skilled workforce and robust infrastructure, makes it an ideal location and the natural fit for designating this centrally located region as Amentum’s North American Nuclear Center of Excellence.
About Amentum
Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have more than 53,000 employees in approximately 80 countries across all 7 continents.
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