Mechanical Engineer II

Overview

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. (AMA) of Hampton, VA is actively seeking a career level Mechanical Engineer with experience in design and manufacture of spaceflight hardware. The qualified candidate will provide technical solutions to modeling, analysis, manufacture, and testing of flight project components and mechanisms for both research and spaceflight. This position supports the Research, Science and Engineering Services (RSES) contract onsite at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA.

• Generate CAD design models and engineering drawings of components to be used on spaceflight hardware
• Perform analytical sizing activities on designed hardware
• Develop reports, presentations and other documentation
• Generate assembly/integration and test procedures
• Knowledge of acceptance standards for spaceflight hardware applications
• Attend meetings and teleconferences and be ready to discuss issues seen in design, analysis, qualification and acceptance plans and reports
• Guide developed hardware through the manufacturing process

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience; or a Master’s degree with 1 year of experience
• Experience with Creo Parametric CAD software for component design and initial sizing
• Demonstrated experience in hardware design, analysis, and testing
• Ability to work independently under general direction
• Candidates must possess strong written and oral communication skills
• U.S. citizenship or Permanent Residence

• Demonstrated experience with Creo Parametric is highly desired
• Expertise in component and mechanism design, analysis, and testing in the aerospace industry

This is an onsite position at NASA Langley Research Center and requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence.

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is a small business with a broad geographic footprint, specializing in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA offers competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, 401(k) with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, disability plans, and medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

AMA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.