Job Description

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc., (AMA) is currently seeking to hire a Mechanisms Subject Matter Expert (SME) Engineer with knowledge of polymer chemistry and its uses in mechanism development, to work in our Hampton, VA location The qualified candidate will be responsible for the development and review of mechanism design, qualification and acceptance test plans and reports, and design and review of polymer adhesives and their application in a space environment. The candidate will also provide support for aerospace flight vehicle mechanism systems, and the test articles used to evaluate and qualify aerospace vehicles. The hardware ranges from manned and unmanned aircraft and space vehicles to individual system components, to test articles, facilities, and testing arrangements supporting these vehicles and their subsystems.

The salary range for this position is $100,000-$150,000. Individual salaries will reflect education and experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review of mechanism qualification and acceptance plans and reports

• Support laboratory testing of structural concepts including mechanical testing of components to generate structural properties, and performing robotic assembly of structures, as needed. Including test design, set-up, execution, data collection, and analysis.

• Provide CAD design and sizing of components for mechanism systems to be used on spaceflight hardware

• Provide subject matter expertise in development of joining techniques for achieving assembled structures including design of interfaces and joints, material development, polymer chemistry, manufacturing methods, and testing

• Develop reports, presentations and other documentation

• Provide clear comments and guidance for qualification and acceptance plans and reports

• Attend meetings and teleconferences and be ready to discuss issues seen in design, qualification and acceptance plans and reports

• Define the load environment of mechanism systems

• Oversee all testing of mechanism systems

Required Qualifications:

• For staff level Mechanical Engineers: Bachelor's (or equivalent) with 2 - 4years of experience, or a Master's with 0-2 years of experience in aerospace/aeronautical/mechanical engineering.

• For senior-level Mechanical Engineers: Bachelor's (or equivalent) with 5 - 7 years of experience, or a Master's and 3 to 5 years of experience in aerospace/aeronautical/mechanical engineering.

• Knowledge of mechanism acceptance standards for spaceflight applications.

• Knowledge of polymer chemistry and its uses in mechanism development.

• ​Demonstrated experience in CAD design and sizing of components for mechanism systems.

• Ability to travel to testing sites as needed.

• US citizenship is required.

• ​S trong written and oral communication skills.

• Creo/ProE mechanism experience preferred

U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence is required for this position.

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. 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.

AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com/careers and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn

AMA is an 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.