Mechanical Engineer III

avav; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 100,500 - 153,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to design, install, analyze, repair and test mechanical systems for next-generation UAVs. You’ll join a design team handling conceptual to detailed design and hands-on testing of systems and subsystems.

The role emphasizes lightweight robotic assemblies, electro-mechanical integration, and thermal analysis, with collaboration across engineering disciplines and requirement to meet project schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
• 5–8 years designing complex mechanical systems with hardware experience
• Experience designing machined parts, composites, injection-molded parts, sheet metal, wire assemblies
• Hands-on building/prototyping for lightweight robotic systems or similar
• Experience with electro-mechanical systems and thermodynamic constraints
• Proficient in engineering drawings per ASME Y14; SolidWorks and MS Office

Responsibilities

• Designs structural components, electro‑mechanical and payload mechanical designs
• Reads blueprints, schematics, and reports; assist PMs with planning
• Collaborate with engineers to implement procedures and resolve issues
• Create manufacturing drawings and BOMs following drafting standards
• Evaluate feasibility, cost, and maintenance from customer data
• Support design reviews and production with suppliers
• Resolve issues within project schedule and budget
• Research and engineer alternate solutions for complex problems
• Guide lower-level engineers and team members as needed

Skills

Mechanical design

ASME Y14 standards

SolidWorks

Engineering analysis

Prototyping

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office

Drafting standards (ASME Y14)

Job description

Summary

The Mechanical Engineer III applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanically functioning equipment. This individual will be part of a design team focused on development of the next generation UAV systems and their subsystems. This includes all levels and facets of design from conceptual clear through the detailed design and will include building and testing of these systems.

Position Responsibilities

• 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 and fixtures design
• Reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer‑generated reports. Assists project managers with the planning and scheduling of engineering work
• Confers with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information
• Develop manufacturing drawings and bills of materials for components and assemblies using industry drafting standards
• Researches and analyzes customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications
• Support design reviews, assist project managers with the planning and scheduling of engineering work, and support manufacturing & suppliers with the production of components & assemblies
• Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways while applying company policies and procedures. Completes assigned tasks within project schedule and budget
• Demonstrates full understanding of the specialization of role and can research/re‑engineer to propose alternate solutions to fairly complex issues
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Makes decisions that have some impact on project costs and schedule. Provides articulate, accurate instructions and guidance to lower level Engineers as well as team members outside the department

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• 5 - 8 years of experience designing complex mechanical systems with demonstrated transition to hardware
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• 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, Y14.5 Dimensioning and Tolerancing, and other applicable ASME Y14 series standards; Proficient at Solidworks as well as office software such as MS Office

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Demonstrates ability to work independently with little supervision. Shares ideas and experiences with others, solicits feedback and asks relevant questions
• Able to excel in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• Demonstrates effective problem‑solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. Consistently demonstrates teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one’s own interests

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant). Ability to work in a manufacturing environment (Occasional)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Constant)

Clearance Level

No Clearance

Salary

$100,500 - $153,250

ITAR Requirement

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”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

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. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. 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.

Security Clearance

U.S. Citizenship required. Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.