Senior Mechanical Engineer, UAV Systems & Prototyping

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

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.