Mechanical Design Engineer I — Aerospace Structures

Advanced Technologies, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage (medical, dental,

Vision care

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Educational assistance

Profit-sharing bonuses

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

Advanced Technologies, Inc. in Newport News, VA, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design aerospace structures, develop 3D components, and generate detailed drawings for fabrication.

You will perform hand calculations, tolerance analyses, and collaborate with customers and suppliers from concept through testing and delivery, with opportunities for professional growth and employee ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• 0–3 years of design experience with metallic/composite assemblies.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic actuation mechanisms.
• Familiar with aerospace materials and strength of materials.

Responsibilities

• Design aerospace structures and components in 3D.
• Create detailed drawings and specifications for fabrication.
• Perform hand-calculations to size components.
• Conduct tolerance stack‑ups for complex assemblies.
• Collaborate with customers and suppliers from concept to delivery.
• Present design reviews to customers.
• Prepare and maintain reports, procedures, and specs.
• Work with engineering and fabrication teams.
• Support engineering team with cross-functional tasks.

Skills

3D modeling

Team collaboration

Engineering calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Rhino

KeyCreator

Job description

Advanced Technologies, Inc. in Newport News, VA, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design aerospace structures, develop 3D components, and generate detailed drawings for fabrication.

You will perform hand calculations, tolerance analyses, and collaborate with customers and suppliers from concept through testing and delivery, with opportunities for professional growth and employee ownership.