Engineer 1

Advanced Technologies, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage (medical, dental,

Vision care

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Educational assistance

Profit-sharing bonuses

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

Advanced Technologies, Inc. in Newport News, VA, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design aerospace structures, develop 3D components, and generate detailed drawings for fabrication.

You will perform hand calculations, tolerance analyses, and collaborate with customers and suppliers from concept through testing and delivery, with opportunities for professional growth and employee ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• 0–3 years of design experience with metallic/composite assemblies.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic actuation mechanisms.
• Familiar with aerospace materials and strength of materials.

Responsibilities

• Design aerospace structures and components in 3D.
• Create detailed drawings and specifications for fabrication.
• Perform hand-calculations to size components.
• Conduct tolerance stack‑ups for complex assemblies.
• Collaborate with customers and suppliers from concept to delivery.
• Present design reviews to customers.
• Prepare and maintain reports, procedures, and specs.
• Work with engineering and fabrication teams.
• Support engineering team with cross-functional tasks.

Skills

3D modeling

Team collaboration

Engineering calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Rhino

KeyCreator

Job description

Advanced Technologies, Inc. (ATI), an employee-owned company, is a leading supplier of prototype hardware and advanced test-articles for fixed-wing, rotary-wing, UAV’s, and space exploration R&D programs. We work with both private and public aerospace related companies as well as government agencies, universities, and smaller entrepreneurial companies to develop a wide range of aerospace related products.

The Engineering Team at ATI is currently seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to perform the following duties:

• Mechanical engineering support in the design of aerospace related structures.
• Design 3D components and assemblies using Solidworks, Rhino, and KeyCreator CAD packages.
• Provide detailed drawings and specifications to facilitate fabrication of designed components and assemblies.
• Perform hand-calculations and preliminary analysis to determine appropriate initial sizing of structural components.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analyses to ensure fit and function of complex assemblies.
• Work with both customers and suppliers to take a design from concept through fabrication, testing, and delivery.
• Prepare and present design reviews to the customer.
• Provide reports, procedures, and engineering specifications.
• Collaborate and work with other engineering and fabrication team members.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• Typically 0-3 years experience in designing metallic and/or composite assemblies/components using advanced 3D modeling tools.
• Knowledge of simple mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic actuation mechanisms.
• Knowledge of typical aerospace materials (high-strength alloys and composites) is a plus.
• Strengths should include a solid foundation in engineering mechanics, and strength of materials.
• Must be capable of modeling and designing complex mechanical systems with assistance from a supervisor or manager.

We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health care coverage, long‑term disability, life insurance, and educational assistance. ATI also awards significant performance and profit‑sharing bonuses in addition to employee ownership stock.