Engineer 2

Advanced Technologies, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Educational assistance

Profit-sharing bonuses

Employee ownership stock

Job summary

Advanced Technologies, Inc. (ATI) seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to advance aerospace structures from concept through fabrication and testing.

You will design 3D components and assemblies using SolidWorks, Rhino, and KeyCreator, and provide detailed drawings, specifications, and design reviews. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 2–5 years of experience designing metallic or composite assemblies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 2–5 years designing metallic/composite assemblies with 3D CAD.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic actuation.
• Knowledge of aerospace materials like high-strength alloys and composites.
• Strong foundation in engineering mechanics and strength of materials.
• Ability to model and design complex mechanical systems with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Design aerospace structures and components in 3D.
• Create drawings and specifications for fabrication.
• Perform hand-calculations for initial sizing.
• Conduct tolerance stack-up analyses.
• Collaborate with customers and suppliers through design to delivery.
• Prepare and present design reviews.
• Provide reports, procedures, and specifications.
• Coordinate with other engineering and fabrication teams.

Skills

Solidworks

Rhino

KeyCreator

Engineering mechanics

Strength of materials

3D CAD modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

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 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.