Senior Mechanical Engineer – Aerospace Packaging (9/80)

AeroVironment, Inc.

Oregon (WI)

Hybrid

USD 112,000 - 170,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to design, test, and package mechanical systems for high altitude aerospace applications.

You will lead mechanical design and analysis, support production of electrical machines, and manage sub-contract development efforts while ensuring environmental and performance requirements are met. The role requires extensive CAD/CAE experience, MIL-STD-961D familiarity, and strong collaboration across teams to deliver reliable mechanical solutions

Qualifications

8–12 years of Mechanical Engineering experience, including production rotating electrical machines.
MIL-STD 961D or equivalent requirements specification experience.
Proficient with SolidWorks for mechanical modeling.
ANSYS for structural and fatigue analysis; ANSYS Icepack for thermal analysis.
Extensive experience with thermal management, bonding techniques, and materials.
Experience with manufacturing methodologies of electrical machines.
Experience with BOM creation and maintenance; test/measurement techniques.

Responsibilities

Lead or support thermal, structural, dynamic, and fluid analysis for electronics equipment.
Lead testing and data collection in lab and field.
Model mechanical devices and select materials.
Perform stress and fatigue analysis.
Perform thermal analysis and select bonding materials.
Develop mechanical drawings and specify tolerances.
Develop assembly instructions and test procedures.
Develop test plans to verify designs.
Tackle complex issues requiring deep technical knowledge.
Execute team assignments per schedule and resources; coordinate others as needed.