Materials and Processes Engineer
Analytical Mechanics Associates
Summary
Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. (AMA) of Hampton, VA is actively seeking an entry to early career level Mechanical Engineer with experience in both Materials & Processes and Contamination Control in support of spaceflight hardware. The qualified candidate will provide technical solutions and expertise to a wide range of difficult problems surrounding the design, analysis, manufacture, testing, preparation and storage of sensitive flight project components 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.
Job description
The qualified candidate will be responsible for the development and review of hardware requirements, assessing material selection and its application in spaceflight environments, contamination control processes and their application, effective communication with other engineering and management personnel, and overseeing the contamination control processes during assembly, integration, storage, shipment, and testing of spaceflight hardware.
Responsibilities
- Generate processes to be used on contamination sensitive spaceflight hardware during all life cycle phases
- Assess hardware design for issues in material selection and processing applications
- Develop reports, presentations and other documentation
- Generate contamination control 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
- Oversee developed hardware's contamination prevention through all life cycle phases
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or chemical engineering
- Experience with Contamination Control for spaceflight hardware
- Knowledge of aerospace materials, and their associated processes, uses, applications and limitations
- Ability to work independently under general direction only
- Candidates must possess strong written and oral communication skills
- US citizenship or Permanent Residence
Desired Qualifications
- Previous work experience with spaceflight hardware in a cleanroom environment
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or chemical engineering
- Experience with Contamination Control for spaceflight hardware
- Knowledge of aerospace materials, and their associated processes, uses, applications and limitations
- Ability to work independently under general direction only
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- US citizenship or Permanent Residence
Benefits
- Paid Personal Leave
- Paid Federal Holidays
- 401(k) Matching
- Immediate Vesting
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
Company overview
Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is a specialized research and engineering consulting firm focused on advanced mechanics and aerospace applications. The company provides sophisticated analytical services in structural dynamics, fluid mechanics, thermal analysis, and computational modeling for aerospace, defense, and advanced technology sectors. With expertise in both theoretical and applied mechanics, AMA supports clients with complex engineering challenges including spacecraft design, propulsion systems analysis, structural integrity assessments, and advanced materials development. The firm's services encompass research and development, engineering analysis, simulation and modeling, and technical consulting for government agencies, aerospace contractors, and research institutions. AMA combines deep theoretical knowledge with practical engineering experience to deliver innovative solutions for mission-critical applications in space exploration, defense systems, and advanced transportation technologies.