Engineer 2

Advanced Technologies Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision care

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 design aerospace structures and components, create 3D CAD models, and generate detailed drawings for fabrication and testing.

The role requires 2-5 years of relevant experience with metallic or composite assemblies, strong knowledge of actuation mechanisms, and a solid foundation in engineering mechanics. ATI offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including employee ownership potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 2-5 years experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Design aerospace structures and components in 3D CAD and provide detailed drawings and specifications.
• Perform hand-calculations and preliminary sizing of structural components.
• Conduct tolerance stack-up analyses to ensure fit and function.
• Collaborate with customers and suppliers from concept through fabrication, testing, and delivery.
• Prepare and present design reviews to the customer.
• Provide reports, procedures, and engineering specifications.
• Collaborate with other engineering and fabrication team members.

Skills

Engineering mechanics

Strength of materials

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

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.