Engineer 1

Advanced Technologies Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Educational assistance

Bonuses

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

Advanced Technologies, Inc. (ATI) in Newport News, VA, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support aerospace structures, design 3D components in SolidWorks, Rhino, and KeyCreator, and provide detailed drawings for fabrication. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 0–3 years experience required.

Knowledge of actuation mechanisms and aerospace materials preferred. ATI offers competitive salary and benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• 0-3 years experience designing metallic and/or composite assemblies/components using advanced 3D modeling tools.
• Knowledge of simple mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic actuation mechanisms.
• Strengths should include a solid foundation in engineering mechanics, and strength of materials.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

SolidWorks

Rhino

Engineering mechanics

3D modeling

Aerospace materials knowledge

Knowledge of actuation mechanisms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering 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.