Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering

The Mechanical Engineer II is part of a design team focused on the development of the next generation UAV systems and their subsystems. This will include all levels and facets of design from conceptual clear through the detailed design and will include building and testing of these systems. Examples of development tasks include:

Designs structural components, electro-mechanical design, payload mechanical design, ground equipment mechanical design, launching systems, flight control actuators integration, thermal analysis, prototype hardware development, tooling & fixtures design

Design work shall be accomplished using CAD tools (SolidWorks), simulation tools (SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS), and rapid prototyping techniques (3D printing, etc.).

Other duties include: developing manufacturing drawings and bills of materials for components and assemblies using industry drafting standards, supporting design reviews, assisting project managers with the planning and scheduling of engineering work, and supporting manufacturing & suppliers with the production of components & assemblies

Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Minimum 2- 5 years of experience designing complex mechanical systems with demonstrated transition to hardware

Experience in designing the following types of parts: machined parts, simple composite parts, plastic injection molded parts, sheet metal parts, wire assemblies, mechanical assemblies

Hands‑on building/prototyping experience as it pertains to lightweight miniature robotic systems or similar

Experience designing electro‑mechanical systems with thermodynamic constraints

Demonstrated competence in mechanical engineering process and design/analysis tools

Proven experience in creating engineering drawings in compliance with ASME Y14.100 Engineering Drawing Practices, Y14.Proficient at Solidworks as well as office software such as MS Office

Experience with Solidworks EPDM is preferred

Experience in designing tooling or test equipment is preferred

Demonstrates understanding of engineering configuration management processes and material properties

Demonstrates understanding of environmental testing, including shock and vibration

Able to excel in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties

Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

Ability to work in an office and production environment (Constant)

talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Citizen, U.Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

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