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Advanced Technologies, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance and profit-sharing bonuses

Employee stock ownership

Educational assistance

Comprehensive health coverage

Job summary

Advanced Technologies, Inc. (ATI) in Newport News, VA, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead and execute aerospace structure designs.

You will design 3D components in SolidWorks, Rhino, and KeyCreator, prepare drawings, perform hand calculations, and mentor other engineers while coordinating with customers and suppliers through fabrication and testing. The role requires 5-8 years of experience and a solid foundation in mechanics, materials, and actuation systems; ATI offers competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• 5-8 years designing metallic and/or composite assemblies/components with advanced 3D modeling tools.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic actuation mechanisms.
• Knowledge of aerospace materials (high-strength alloys and composites) is a plus.
• Ability to model and design complex mechanical systems without assistance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership 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 structural components.
• Conduct tolerance stack-up analyses to ensure fit and function.
• Coordinate with customers and suppliers through fabrication, testing, and delivery.
• Present design reviews to customers.
• Provide engineering reports and specifications.
• Mentor other engineering/manufacturing team members.
• Estimate scheduling and coordinate team efforts to meet program goals.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentorship

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in 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.