Associate Wind Tunnel Model Design Engineer

Analytical Mechanics Associates Inc.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid personal and federally recognized

401(k) matching plan with immediate_v

Tuition reimbursement

Short/long term disability

Job summary

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. (AMA) seeks a Wind Tunnel Model Design Engineer to join the wind tunnel model design group at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. This full-time, on-site role supports the RSES contract and uses CREO for 3D modeling; CREO experience is a plus but not required.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and is eager to learn wind tunnel model design, mechanical mechanism design, and model stress analysis. U.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Ideal for early career individuals interested in NASA environment and wind tunnel model design.
• Experience with CREO/ProE or similar 3D modeling software.
• Experience with simple FEA modeling (CREO or other FEA software).

Skills

Wind tunnel model design

Mechanical mechanism design

Wind tunnel model stress analysis

Education

B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CREO

FEA software

Job description

Job Description:

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc., (AMA) seeking to hire a Wind Tunnel Model Design Engineer to join the wind tunnel model design group at NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) in Hampton, Virginia. The individual selected for this position will join AMA's team supporting the Research, Science and Engineering (RSES) contract. The wind tunnel design group utilizes PTC CREO 3D modeling software, so experience with CREO is a plus, but not a requirement. The ideal candidate will have a desire to learn the specialty of wind tunnel model design, mechanical mechanism design, wind tunnel model stress analysis.

This is a Full-Time on-site position in Hampton, VA with local remote telework potential as designated by the customer needs. The salary will range from $71,420 to $102,081, commensurate with education and experience.

Education and Qualifications:

• B.S. In Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Ideal for early career individuals interested in working in the NASA environment and learning wind tunnel model design.

Desired (not required) Qualifications:

• Experience with ProE/Creo software or similar 3D modeling software.
• Experience with simple FEA modeling (CREO or other Finite Element Analysis software).

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Residents only.

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com/careers and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

AMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.