Mechanical Design Engineers/Drafters

Analytical Mechanics Associates•Hampton, VA

5d•$90,000 - $124,000•Onsite

About The Position

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. (AMA) is seeking several candidates with Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Designer, or Mechanical Drafter experience in spaceflight hardware. The qualified candidates will provide technical solutions for the modeling, analysis, manufacture, and testing of flight project components and mechanisms for research and spaceflight. This position will support the Research, Science and Engineering Services (RSES) contract onsite at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA. The salary range is $90,000 to $124,000, commensurate with education and experience. US citizenship or Permanent Residency is required. These roles are contingent upon being awarded the work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and with a minimum of 5 years of experience; or a Master's degree and 1 year of experience.
Experience with Parametric CAD software for component design and initial sizing.
Demonstrated experience in hardware design, analysis, and testing.
Ability to work independently under general direction only.
Candidates must possess strong written and oral communication skills
US citizenship or Permanent Residence.
Proficient in Creo/Windchill.
Associate's degree or technical certificate in Mechanical Drafting, CAD/CADD Technology, Engineering Graphics, or related field.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience with Creo Parametric is highly desired.
Expertise in component and mechanism design, analysis, and testing in the aerospace industry.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Design Technology, or related field.

Responsibilities

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
Designs and develops mechanical systems, assemblies, and packaging layouts for spacecraft, nuclear power, propulsion, and support hardware.
Uses CAD tools to create 3D models, conduct design trade studies, prepare engineering drawings, and ensure designs meet requirements for mass, volume, thermal performance, manufacturability, structural integrity, and spaceflight environments.
Collaborates closely with engineers, analysts, and fabrication teams to mature concepts from preliminary design through integration and test.
Produces and maintains detailed engineering drawings, CAD models, schematics, bills of material, and configuration-controlled documentation.
Converts engineering concepts and design changes into accurate fabrication and assembly drawings, ensuring compliance with NASA drafting standards, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and configuration management requirements.
Works with designers and engineers to support manufacturing, inspection, integration, and testing activities.