Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

SeniorMechanical Engineer

Develop innovative designs tochallengingengineering problems for a widevariety of applications relatedto thedevelopment ofseveralhigh- speedaerospacegroundtestfacilities..Theengineer will perform as a task lead ona number ofprojects,as an individual contributor in others, and willreview andapprovepeerdesigns they oversee as needed.The Senior Mechanical Engineer will develop detailed design criteria from customer requirements and use strong engineering principles and tools to develop robust and reliable solutionsfrom theearliestconceptual stagesthrough detaileddesign.Designs are expected to include hardware such as test fixtures, custom mechanical assemblies, pressure vessels, piping systems, weldments, etc. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will regularly coordinate with engineers from other disciplines and backgrounds to ensure proper design integration.Additionally, the engineer in this role will work closely with designers and operators to ensure designed hardware is manufacturable and maintainable. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will mentor and train junior engineers through on-the-job training and dedicated mentorship activities.

Applicationsmay include:

• Sizing and conceptual/preliminarydesignofhigh -speedground testfacilitysystems(e.g.,blowdownandcontinuous high- speedwindtunnels,arc - jetfacilities,aeropropulsiontestcells, etc.)

• Sizing andconceptual/preliminarydesignofindustrialprocessairsystems (e.g.,high-pressure air,vacuum, andhydraulics systems,heaters,flowcontrolvalves,etc.)tomeetground -testfacility requirements

• Detaileddesignofhigh - speedgroundtestfacilitysystems,subsystems, andcomponents(e.g.,high -pressurepiping systems,hydraulicsystems,converging/divergingnozzles,test sections,test articleandprobesupportsystems,diffusersandexhaustprocessing, etc.)

Duties:

• Develop innovative designs for custom mechanical and structural hardware.

• Performstructural, thermodynamic, thermal-structural, and flow analyses (including aerothermal) using hand calculations orappropriate softwaretools tovalidatemechanical designs.

• Develop design documentation such as presentations, white papers, calculation packages, reports, etc.

• Own andmanageprojects astechnicaltasklead,ensuringtechnicalrigorand compliance withrequirements

• Lead and mentor junior engineers to develop strong problem solving, critical thinking,andengineering processes.

• Perform review of design documentation from other ATS and third-party engineers.

• Present designs and design progress for customer review and feedback.

Requirements:

• ProfessionalEngineer(PE)license, current.

• Background inmechanicalsystems, materials,civil/structural, oraerofluids, and/orthermal systems

• 10+ years of relevant experience

• BS in engineering or related field (equivalent experience may be accepted)

• Secret DoD Clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret DoD Clearance

• Desired experienceorfamiliaritywith ANSYS or ABAQUS,RISA, Revit,CAESAR, AFTFathom, AFT Arrow/Fathom,MATHCAD,MATLAB/SimulinkorPython,andREFPROP

• Familiarity with CAD modelling, drawing development and GD&T

• Experience applying engineering codes and standards such as ASME BPVC, ASME B31.3, AISC 360-10, AWS D1.1,ASME Y14.5,etc.

Note:
ATS is a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited. All candidates who receive conditional offers of employment are subject to drug testing. In addition, ATS is an E-Verify employer.

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Applied Technology Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process are encouraged to contact us.