Senior Mechanical Engineer: UAV Systems & Prototyping

AV; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with company match

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AV is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to design, test, and improve UAV mechanical subsystems.

You will build and analyze tools, engines, machines, and fixtures as part of a multi-disciplinary design team focused on next-generation UAV platforms. The role requires 5–8 years of mechanical design experience, a Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree, and proficiency in SolidWorks, ASME Y14 standards, and 3D drawing development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (required).
• 5-8 years designing complex mechanical systems with demonstrated transition to hardware.
• Experience designing machined parts, simple composite parts, plastic injection molded parts, sheet metal parts, wire assemblies, mechanical assemblies.
• Hands-on building/prototyping experience for lightweight miniature robotic systems or similar.
• Experience designing electro-mechanical systems with thermodynamic constraints.
• Proven experience creating engineering drawings compliant with ASME Y14.100/15 series and proficient in SolidWorks and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Designs structural components, electro-mechanical design, payload and ground equipment layouts.
• Reads blueprints, interprets drawings, and assists with planning engineering work.
• Collaborates to implement procedures, resolve malfunctions, and share technical information.
• Develops manufacturing drawings and BOMs for components and assemblies.
• Evaluates feasibility, cost, and maintenance from proposals and data.
• Supports design reviews and coordinates with manufacturing and suppliers.
• Solves issues within project scope and budget; guides junior engineers.
• Provides clear instructions and cross-team guidance.

Skills

SolidWorks

Engineering drawings

ASME Y14 standards

Prototyping

Thermodynamics constraints

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

AV is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to design, test, and improve UAV mechanical subsystems.

You will build and analyze tools, engines, machines, and fixtures as part of a multi-disciplinary design team focused on next-generation UAV platforms. The role requires 5–8 years of mechanical design experience, a Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree, and proficiency in SolidWorks, ASME Y14 standards, and 3D drawing development.