Mechanical Analysis Engineer (Mid-Senior) - Defense Systems

AV; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

AeroVironment, based in California, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with strong engineering analysis background to support directed energy systems. The role emphasizes analysis, design, integration, and qualification of mechanical hardware for defense applications, with opportunities for senior leadership.

The ideal candidate will perform structural, thermal, dynamic analyses, and work across mechanical, electrical, optical, and test teams to deliver robust designs from concept through

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• US citizenship required due to the Government program we support.
• Mid-Level: typically 3+ years of relevant mechanical engineering and analysis experience.
• Senior-Level: typically 7+ years with ownership of complex analysis tasks or leadership.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical engineering analysis for directed energy systems and subsystems.
• Develop, review, and validate analytical models for static/dynamic structural performance, vibration, and thermal management.
• Correlate analytical predictions with test data and update models accordingly.
• Conduct trade studies to optimize weight, strength, stiffness, and thermal performance.
• Prepare CAD models, drawings, analysis reports, and technical presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to translate analysis into practical designs.
• Lead analysis reviews, mentor engineers, and supervise complex tasks as senior.

Skills

Engineering analysis

Finite element analysis

Thermal analysis

Structural analysis

Vibration dynamics

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

NASTRAN

Patran

SolidWorks

MATLAB

Job description

AeroVironment, based in California, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with strong engineering analysis background to support directed energy systems. The role emphasizes analysis, design, integration, and qualification of mechanical hardware for defense applications, with opportunities for senior leadership.

The ideal candidate will perform structural, thermal, dynamic analyses, and work across mechanical, electrical, optical, and test teams to deliver robust designs from concept through