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ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES INC; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Educational assistance

Profit-sharing bonuses

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

Advanced Technologies, Inc. (ATI) seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design of aerospace structures and components.

You will create 3D parts and assemblies using SolidWorks, Rhino, and KeyCreator, producing detailed drawings and specifications for fabrication and testing. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 5–8 years of experience with metallic or composite assemblies.

Qualifications

• Technical leadership in aerospace structures.
• Strong background in engineering mechanics and strength of materials.
• Ability to model and design complex mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and support in analysis of aerospace structures.
• Design 3D components and assemblies using SolidWorks, Rhino, and KeyCreator.
• Produce detailed drawings and specifications for fabrication.
• Perform hand-calculations and preliminary sizing of components.
• Conduct tolerance stack-up analyses for fits and function.
• Coordinate with customers and suppliers from concept through fabrication, testing, delivery.
• Prepare and present design reviews to customers.
• Provide reports, procedures, and engineering specifications.
• Mentor engineering/mfg team members.
• Provide scheduling estimates and coordinate team efforts to meet program goals.

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.