Senior Mechanical Analysis Engineer — Defense Systems

BlueHalo; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Flexible work schedule

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in engineering analysis to support advanced directed energy systems. You will analyze, design, integrate, and qualify mechanical hardware for high-performance defense applications, working with cross-functional teams from concept to production.

The role emphasizes structural, thermal, dynamic, and thermomechanical analysis, cad design, and readiness for senior-level leadership on major subsystems. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience with mechanical analysis for aerospace/defense systems.
• Experience with finite element analysis and thermal/mechanical modeling.
• Clear ability to document methods, results, and conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical engineering analysis supporting directed energy system development.
• Develop and validate analytical models for structural, thermal, and dynamic performance.
• Correlate predictions with test data and update models accordingly.
• Lead trade studies to optimize weight, strength, and thermal performance.
• Create CAD models, drawings, analysis reports and presentations.

Skills

Mechanics

Materials

Heat transfer

Dynamics

Structural analysis

FEM

Technical communication

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

NASTRAN/Patran

MATLAB

SolidWorks

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in engineering analysis to support advanced directed energy systems. You will analyze, design, integrate, and qualify mechanical hardware for high-performance defense applications, working with cross-functional teams from concept to production.

The role emphasizes structural, thermal, dynamic, and thermomechanical analysis, cad design, and readiness for senior-level leadership on major subsystems. U.S.