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Analytical Mechanics Associates

Mechanical Engineer, CAD Design

9 hours ago by Analytical Mechanics Associates
  • Salary negotiable
  • Hampton, VA, US
  • Full-time
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Mechanical Engineer (CAD Design) role designing and supporting manufacture, assembly, integration, and testing of spaceflight hardware components and mechanisms. You’ll work onsite at NASA Langley Research Center under AMA’s RSES contract, collaborating with analysts and program management to iterate designs through qualification and acceptance. Standout perk: substantial benefits package including 401(k) match with immediate vesting and tuition reimbursement.

Key skills
Creo ParametricCAD modeling and engineering drawingsSpaceflight hardware design and manufactureComponent and mechanism design (aerospace)Analytical sizing of mechanical hardwareAssembly, integration and test (AIT)Test procedure developmentTechnical report and presentation writingKnowledge of spaceflight hardware acceptance standardsUS citizenship or Permanent Residence
Salary not listed — comparable Hampton, VA mechanical engineer (2+ years) aerospace CAD design roles typically pay about $75k–$105k USD, depending on experience and contract level.
You'll thrive here if you enjoy hands-on aerospace mechanism design from CAD through manufacturing and test, and can clearly communicate and iterate designs with analysts and program teams onsite at NASA Langley.
Why apply
  • Onsite role at NASA Langley
  • 32-hour/week full-time schedule
  • 401(k) match, immediate vesting
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 a wide range of difficult problems surrounding the modeling, analysis, manufacture, and testing of flight project components and mechanisms to be utilized for both 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 qualified candidate will be responsible for the development and review of CAD models and drawings, effective communication of said designs, work with structural analysts and program management to iterate on designs, guiding the components through the manufacturing process, and overseeing the assembly, integration, and testing of designed systems. This is a full-time position based on a 32 hours a week work schedule. 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 Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and with a minimum of 2 years of experience; Experience with Creo Parametric CAD software for component design and initial sizing. Demonstrated experience in hardware design, analysis, and testing. Candidates must possess strong written and oral communication skills US citizenship or Permanent Residence. Expertise in component and mechanism design, analysis, and testing in the aerospace industry. Citizenship or Permanent Residence. Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at

and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. 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. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at

and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. With over 60 years of experience, Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of 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. with operations in Maryland, Alabama, Texas, Colorado, and California, AMA is a small business with a wide reach.

Reference: 22598_2659914874·Original posting
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