Senior Mechanical Engineer Aerospace Electronics Packaging

avav; Hood River (OR); On-site; USD 112,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, test and produce mechanical systems for high altitude aerospace electronics. You will lead mechanical packaging for rugged environments and manage subcontracted development efforts for complex assemblies.

The role requires extensive experience with mechanical subsystems, thermal management, bonding techniques, and BOM/documentation. Applicants must be able to work in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of mechanical engineering experience
• Experience with producing for production rotating electrical machines and electronics packaging
• Familiarity with MIL-STD 961D or equivalent for subsystems
• Experience with CAD/CAE tools: SolidWorks, ANSYS, ANSYS Icepack

Responsibilities

• Lead thermal, structural, dynamic, and fluid flow analyses for electronics equipment
• Lead testing and data collection in lab and field
• Model mechanical devices and select materials
• Perform stress, fatigue, and thermal analyses; select bonding materials
• Develop mechanical drawings and tolerances
• Develop assembly instructions and test procedures
• Develop test plans and verification procedures
• Handle complex issues with in-depth technical understanding
• Coordinate team activities and resources
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Technical leadership

MIL-STD 961D familiarity

Communication

Problem solving

Education

MS degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

ANSYS Icepack

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, test and produce mechanical systems for high altitude aerospace electronics. You will lead mechanical packaging for rugged environments and manage subcontracted development efforts for complex assemblies.

The role requires extensive experience with mechanical subsystems, thermal management, bonding techniques, and BOM/documentation. Applicants must be able to work in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.