Senior Mechanical Engineer - RF & High-Frequency Systems

avav; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with company match

9/80 schedule

Holiday shutdown

Job summary

AV is seeking skilled Mechanical Engineers to support design, analysis, and development of advanced RF and electromechanical systems within the Hyper‑RF division, delivering robust, manufacturable, high‑performance products for radar, wireless, phased array, and embedded electronics.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on SolidWorks, Ansys, and PLM experience, with 8+ years in mechanical design for complex systems, and can drive designs from concept through production while ensuring quality and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of mechanical design and analysis for complex systems.
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks (part modeling, assemblies, drawings, PDM integration).
• Experience with Ansys for FEA and CFD thermal analysis.
• Design for ruggedized electronics packaging including thermal management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and development of complex assemblies and enclosures for RF and electronic systems.
• Create detailed 3D models, drawings, and assemblies using SolidWorks
• Perform and interpret structural, thermal, and vibration analyses using Ansys, AEDT/Mechanical or SolidWorks Simulation to validate designs
• Collaborate with electrical, RF, FPGA, and software engineers to ensure seamless system integration
• Drive designs from concept through prototype, qualification, and production
• Develop and maintain complete technical data packages (TDPs), including drawings, BOMs, and analysis artifacts
• Ensure designs meet environmental, performance, and manufacturability requirements
• Support fabrication, integration, and test activities, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Participate in and lead design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.)
• Apply and enforce configuration management best practices, including revision control, change management (ECOs), and traceability
• Work closely with manufacturing and supply‑chain teams to support production readiness and cost optimization
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and standards
• Identify, draft, and execute environmental test plans according to system‑level requirements

Skills

8+ years experience

Team collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Ansys

AEDT/Mechanical

SolidWorks Simulation

PDM/PLM

Job description

AV is seeking skilled Mechanical Engineers to support design, analysis, and development of advanced RF and electromechanical systems within the Hyper‑RF division, delivering robust, manufacturable, high‑performance products for radar, wireless, phased array, and embedded electronics.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on SolidWorks, Ansys, and PLM experience, with 8+ years in mechanical design for complex systems, and can drive designs from concept through production while ensuring quality and