Subject Matter Expert Wind Tunnel Designer

Job Description:

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc., (AMA) seeking to hire an experienced Wind Tunnel Model Designer to join the wind tunnel model design group at NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) in Hampton, Virginia. The individual selected for this position will join AMA's team supporting the Research, Science and Engineering (RSES) contract. The wind tunnel design group utilizes PTC CREO 3D modeling software, so experience with CREO is a plus, but not a requirement. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience with wind tunnel model design, mechanical mechanism design, and wind tunnel model stress analysis using hand calculations.

This is a Part-Time position. The hourly rate will range from $45-$65 per hour, commensurate with education and experience.

Education and Qualifications:

B.S. In Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

Minimum of 15 years of experience specifically in wind tunnel design and analysis.

Experience with ProE/Creo software or similar 3D modeling software.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in structural design

Experience with simple FEA modeling (CREO or other Finite Element Analysis software).

Experience with CREO

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Residents only.

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.