Engineer 2

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES INC; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision healthcare

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Educational assistance

Performance bonuses

Employee ownership stock

Job summary

Advanced Technologies, Inc. (ATI) is an employee-owned company that leads in prototype hardware and advanced test-articles for aerospace R&D. We collaborate with government agencies, universities, and industry partners to deliver flight-critical structures and assemblies.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will design aerospace structures, develop 3D components in SolidWorks, Pro-E, and KeyCreator, and produce detailed drawings and specifications through fabrication and testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• 2–5 years experience designing metallic and/or composite assemblies using advanced 3D modeling tools
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic actuation mechanisms
• Knowledge of aerospace materials (high-strength alloys and composites) is a plus
• Strengths in engineering mechanics and strength of materials
• Capable of modeling and designing complex mechanical systems with minimal assistance

Responsibilities

• Design aerospace-related structures and assemblies.
• Create 3D components and assemblies using SolidWorks, Pro-E, and KeyCreator.
• Provide detailed drawings and specifications for fabrication.
• Perform hand-calculations and preliminary sizing of structural components.
• Conduct tolerance stack‑ups to ensure fit and function.
• Collaborate with customers and suppliers from concept through fabrication and testing.
• Prepare and present design reviews to customers.
• Provide reports, procedures, and engineering specifications.
• Collaborate with other engineering and fabrication team members

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Engineering mechanics

Strength of materials

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Pro/Engineer (Pro-E)

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, Pro-e, 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 2-5 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 minimal assistance.

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.