Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description:

Analytical Mechanical Analysts (AMA) is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support the Research, Science and Engineering Services (RSES) contract at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA.

The successful applicant will contribute to the Vulcan Engine Recovery Aeroshell (VERA) project. VERA supports a commercial application of the Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator (HIAD; a.k.a. "inflatable heatshield") technology by delivering a HIAD for use on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Vulcan Centaur launch vehicle for recovery of the booster BE-4 engines. This cooperative partnership between NASA and ULA is through a Reimbursable Space Act Agreement (RSAA) in support of NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD).

Required Qualifications:

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 10-20 years of experience which should include:

• the VERA Load Test Tub

• the VERA Integration Stand

• the VERA Centralized Work Platform

• VERA Flight Test Campaign coordination with ULA

U.S. citizens or Permanent Residency is required.

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 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.