Aerospace Mechanical Design Engineer II - UAV Systems

AeroVironment, Inc.; Moorpark (CA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

401K with company match

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking an Aeromechanical Engineer II to join a high‑performance IPT team for UAV systems used in military and commercial applications. You will drive vehicle design from concept to production and coordinate across engineering disciplines.

You’ll tackle design challenges, perform tests, and present findings while meeting project schedules and budgets. Strong CAD skills and materials knowledge are essential in a fast‑paced, technically demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• 2–5 years' relevant experience in engineering design.
• Experience with mechanical design processes and design/analysis tools.
• Experience designing machined, composite, injection molded, sheet metal, and assemblies.
• Experience with mechanical, lab, field, flight, and environmental testing.
• Familiarity with GD&T, ASME, Change Control and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle design from concept to production-ready design.
• Resolve design challenges and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct informal and formal presentations.
• Assess deficiencies using engineering principles and analyze changes impact.
• Complete tasks within project schedule and budget.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

SolidWorks

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks EPDM

MATLAB

Excel

Agile PLM

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking an Aeromechanical Engineer II to join a high‑performance IPT team for UAV systems used in military and commercial applications. You will drive vehicle design from concept to production and coordinate across engineering disciplines.

You’ll tackle design challenges, perform tests, and present findings while meeting project schedules and budgets. Strong CAD skills and materials knowledge are essential in a fast‑paced, technically demanding environment.