Mechanical Engineer

Analytical Mechanics Associates•Denver, CO

1d•$80,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. (AMA) is seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineer for its Advanced Capabilities & Programs group at the Denver, CO location. The role involves performing cutting-edge analyses on space components and systems, with a focus on supporting NASA’s Space Nuclear Propulsion (SNP) project. The position may be split into two roles, one focused on mechanical design and the other on thermal analysis, depending on candidate qualifications. AMA is a small business with a wide reach, headquartered in Hampton, VA, and operations in multiple states, specializing in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or another related field.
A minimum of 3 years of related work experience in Mechanical design including structural/mechanical analysis and / or Thermal design and analysis.
Experience performing structural finite element analysis (FEA).
Experience developing mechanical designs in Computer Aided Design (CAD) environments such as SolidWorks.
Technical writing experience and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a diverse multi-disciplinary team / audience.
Ability to independently communicate with and interface with customers or stakeholders.
U.S. Citizenship.

Nice To Haves

A graduate-level degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and/or 7-10 years of relevant professional work experience.
Experience taking projects/products/designs from Preliminary Design Review (PDR) to Critical Design Review (CDR).
Mechanical design including structural/mechanical analysis and / or Thermal design and analysis specifically for space systems.
Experience creating finite element models in FEMAP/NASTRAN, or equivalent software.
Experience with using MATLAB, Simulink, and Python for performing engineering analyses.
Experience working with NASA, DOE, DOD, or other related government agencies.
Self-motivated with good communication skills and desire to work in a highly motivated team environment.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to set up processes and organize project tasks.

Responsibilities

Performing analyses on a range of potential missions and tasks.
Creating mechanical designs in Computer Aided Design (CAD) environments such as SolidWorks for spacecraft conceptual layouts through detailed component designs.
Developing FEA models in FEMAP/NASTRAN and / or ANSYS of space components and systems.
Performing thermal design and analysis in ANSYS and / or Thermal Desktop of space components and systems.
Creating relevant heat transfer, structural analysis, and other models in python/MATLAB.
Processing results and developing reports/slide decks to present findings to customers and related stakeholders.
Technical writing and documentation of projects and engineering processes.
Publishing reports, papers, and articles on findings.