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Advanced Technologies Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Employee ownership stock

Educational assistance

Profit-sharing bonuses

Job summary

Advanced Technologies, Inc. (ATI), an employee-owned company, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Newport News, VA.

The role focuses on leading design of aerospace structures, creating 3D components, and delivering fabrication-ready drawings for both metallic and composite assemblies. The position requires strong hand-calculation skills, tolerance analyses, and the ability to mentor teammates while coordinating with customers and suppliers to move designs from concept through fabrication,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering is required.
• Experience designing metallic/composite assemblies with advanced 3D tools.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic actuation is a plus.
• Familiarity with aerospace materials and strength of materials is beneficial.
• Ability to model and design complex mechanical systems independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in analysis of aerospace structures.
• Design 3D components and assemblies using SolidWorks, Rhino, and KeyCreator.
• Create detailed drawings and specifications for fabrication.
• Perform hand-calculations and initial sizing of components.
• Conduct tolerance stack-up analyses for fit and function.
• Collaborate with customers and suppliers through concept to delivery.
• Prepare and present design reviews to customers.
• Generate reports, procedures, and engineering specifications.
• Mentor other engineering/manufacturing team members.
• Coordinate team scheduling to meet program goals.

Skills

3D modeling

Finite element analysis

Mechanical design

Leadership

Mentorship

Tolerance analysis

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:

• Provide technical leadership and support in the analysis 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.
• Provide direction and mentorship to other engineering/manufacturing team members.
• Provide scheduling estimates and coordinate team efforts to meet program goals.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• Typically 5-8 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 without 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.