Defense Mechanical Analysis Engineer - Mid to Senior

AeroVironment, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company matching

Flexible work schedule options

9/80 work schedule and paid holiday

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in engineering analysis to support the development of advanced directed energy systems and related hardware.

You will perform structural, thermal, and dynamic analyses, build and validate analytical models, and work with multi-disciplinary teams from concept through production. Senior engineers provide technical leadership and mentorship across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related technical discipline.
• US citizenship required due to government program support.
• 3+ years of mechanical engineering and analysis experience for mid-level.
• 7+ years for senior-level with ownership of analysis tasks or technical leadership.
• Experience with mechanical analysis for aerospace/defense/industrial systems.
• Experience with finite element analysis and structural/thermal mechanics.
• Knowledge of thermal analysis, vibration, dynamics, and material behavior.
• Experience documenting analytical methods and correlating predictions with test data.
• Familiarity with GD&T, tolerances, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with SolidWorks and engineering documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical engineering analysis supporting the design and development of directed energy systems and subsystems.
• Develop, review, and validate analytical models for static and dynamic performance, vibration, thermal management, and reliability.
• Use FEA and other tools to evaluate component and system performance.
• Define assumptions, boundary conditions, materials, loads, and acceptance criteria.
• Correlate predictions with test data and update models accordingly.
• Conduct trade studies to optimize weight, strength, stiffness, and thermal performance.
• Create and review CAD models, drawings, analyses, specs, and presentations.
• Collaborate with design engineers to translate analysis into design improvements.
• Participate in design reviews, requirements development, and qualification activities.
• Analyze test results and perform root-cause assessments.
• Support prototype fabrication, integration, and transition to production.
• Maintain communications with manufacturing, quality, and test organizations.

Skills

FEA (Finite Element Analysis)

Structural mechanics

Thermal analysis

Vibration, dynamics

Engineering documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

NASTRAN / Patran

MATLAB

SolidWorks

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in engineering analysis to support the development of advanced directed energy systems and related hardware.

You will perform structural, thermal, and dynamic analyses, build and validate analytical models, and work with multi-disciplinary teams from concept through production. Senior engineers provide technical leadership and mentorship across projects.