Senior Mechanical Engineer, UAV Systems & Prototyping

AeroVironment, Inc.; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze and test tools, engines and UAV subsystem hardware. You will contribute to the next generation of UAV systems, from conceptual design through detailed development, including prototyping and testing.

The role emphasizes creating manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and collaborating with project managers to meet schedule and budget. Strong experience with ASME standards and SolidWorks is required.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience designing complex mechanical systems with transition to hardware.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience designing machined, composite, plastic injection molded, sheet metal parts, wire and mechanical assemblies.
• Hands-on building/prototyping experience for lightweight miniature robotic systems or similar.
• Experience with thermo-dynamic constraints in electro-mechanical systems.
• Competence with mechanical engineering processes and design/analysis tools.
• Proficient in engineering drawings compliant with ASME Y14 standards and SolidWorks; MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Designs structural components, electro-mechanical and payload mechanical systems.
• Reads blueprints and develops manufacturing drawings and bills of materials.
• Supports project managers with planning and scheduling engineering work.
• Resolves issues and provides technical guidance to team members.
• Contributes to design reviews and coordinates with manufacturing and suppliers.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electro-mechanical design

Thermal analysis

Engineering drawings

SolidWorks

MS Office / documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ASME Y14 standards (Y14.100, Y14.5)

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze and test tools, engines and UAV subsystem hardware. You will contribute to the next generation of UAV systems, from conceptual design through detailed development, including prototyping and testing.

The role emphasizes creating manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and collaborating with project managers to meet schedule and budget. Strong experience with ASME standards and SolidWorks is required.