Mechanical Engineer - Thermal-Structural
Applied Technology Solutions (ATS) is seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineer - Thermal-Structural to support innovative engineering projects involving custom mechanical systems, thermal-structural hardware, pressure systems, piping systems, weldments, fixtures, and specialized support equipment.
In this role, you will work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop reliable, high-performance solutions for complex technical challenges. This position offers the opportunity to support innovative engineering efforts involving analysis, design integration, fabrication coordination, and customer interaction.
What You'll Do
- Lead and support mechanical and thermal-structural engineering efforts across a variety of challenging technical projects.
- Design custom mechanical hardware, assemblies, pressure vessels, piping systems, weldments, fixtures, and support equipment.
- Develop innovative engineering solutions that balance performance, manufacturability, maintainability, and reliability.
- Perform structural, thermal-structural, flow, and mechanical analyses using hand calculations and engineering analysis tools.
- Create and review engineering documentation including calculation packages, reports, presentations, white papers, specifications, and technical drawings.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, designers, fabrication personnel, and operations staff to ensure successful design integration.
- Present technical designs, project updates, and engineering recommendations to customers and internal stakeholders.
- Review engineering deliverables prepared by internal and third-party engineers for technical accuracy and compliance.
- Serve as a task lead for assigned engineering efforts, helping drive schedule, technical quality, and execution success.
- Mentor and support junior engineers through technical guidance, problem-solving support, and hands-on development.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
- Equivalent practical engineering experience may be considered
- 5+ years of relevant engineering experience preferred; applicable advanced education and related experience may be considered toward overall experience requirements
- Experience supporting mechanical, structural, or thermal-structural engineering projects
- Familiarity with structural and/or thermal-structural analysis methods
- Experience with CAD modeling, drawing development, and GD&T
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with one or more of the following:
- ANSYS
- ABAQUS
- CAESAR
- AFT Fathom
- AFT Arrow
- MATHCAD
Working knowledge of applicable engineering codes and standards, including:
- ASME BPVC
- ASME B31.3
- AISC 360
- AWS D1.1
- ASME Y14.5
What You Can Expect
- Challenging and impactful engineering work
- Opportunities for technical growth and leadership
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Exposure to advanced engineering applications and analysis tools
- Strong mentorship and career development support
Work Environment
This role requires collaboration across engineering disciplines and frequent interaction with designers, fabricators, operators, and customers. Successful candidates are proactive problem-solvers who are comfortable balancing independent technical work with team collaboration. Full time in a climate controlled office setting.
