Surface Modeling Engineer - SURFA007895-00001

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc. is seeking full-time Surface Modeling Engineer for the Analytical Solutions Division (ASD) located onsite in Huntsville, AL. Come join our dynamic design engineering team to work on projects and provide innovative computer aided design and create surface modeling systems that solve problems for our customers.  The Surface Modeling Engineer will design, develop, evaluate, and modify systems and systems-oriented products. Analyze customer(s) problems; assists in designing systems to satisfy customer needs.  Perform original design work after receiving the design goal or problem, general method of processing and engineering advice on related theoretical aspects to be considered in the design. Complexity of assignments requires the exercise of considerable initiative, latitude, independent judgment, and the ability to design independently with only general technical direction.

What you’ll do as Surface Modeling Engineer (may not be all inclusive)

     * Design and create models using advanced surface modeling features, such as, boundary surfaces, datum and projected curves, variable section sweeps and fillets, and splines

     * Generate complex and high-quality digital surface models according to designer specifications from sketches, renderings, concept designs and scan data

     * Uses standard and specialized computer aided design (CAD) digitizing techniques and skills

     * Lead design meetings with technical staff

     * Prepares cost estimates for entire project of piece of the equipment

     * Provide technical briefings and updates to staff and leadership

     * Provide oversight and input to manufacturing teams, ensuring the accuracy and quality of all systems.

     * Develops design drawings according to engineering sketches and proposal specifications

     * Assist project teams in preparing presentations and demonstrations

     * Provide proposal development support

     * Digitizes, edits, and revises engineering drawings of components, parts, circuits, structures and/or assemblies

     * Develops and maintains manuals, drawings, system specifications, electronic and hardcopy files of customer installations, calibration records, maintenance records, and quality control information

     * Apply analytical, evaluative, and constructive expertise to meet the critical deadlines assigned

     * Responsible to identify and evaluate new manufacturing technologies and integrate innovative materials and process improvements

Must Haves as a Surface Modeling Engineer:

     * Requires Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2+ years within Mechanical Engineering

     * Strong knowledge of SolidWorks

     * Proficient with AutoCAD

     * Excellent written and verbal communication skills

     * Ability to manage and prioritize numerous assignments

     * Apply analytical, evaluative, and constructive expertise to meet the critical deadlines assigned

     * Job requires constant pushing, pulling, standing, reaching, grasping, bending, and stooping and candidate must be able to lift up to 50lbs

     * Be physically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, safety shoes, hearing protection and hand protection as required

     * US citizen with ability to obtain and maintain SECRET clearance

Wish List/Preferred:

     * Active / current SECRET Clearance from the US Department of Defense

     * 2+ years’ experience in Design or Prototype

     * Knowledge and application of industrial cutting, sewing, and joining operations

     * Working knowledge of Solidworks Surfacing

     * Proficiency Rhino surface modeling or willingness to use SolidWorks/Rhino exclusively

ARA Company Information

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2122 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns’ greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.

Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Surface Modeling Engineer position.

    Experience

Required

     * 2 - 4 years: Relevant Mechanical Engineer Experience

    Education

Preferred

     * Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field

     * Bachelors or better in Mechanical Drafting Design or related field

    Behaviors

Preferred

     * Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

     * Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

     * Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

    Motivations

Preferred

     * Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

     * Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

     * Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

     * Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

     * Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)