Senior Mechanical Engineer, UAV Systems & Prototyping

AV; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 100,500 - 153,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AV seeks a Senior Engineer – Mechanical Engineering to design, analyze, and test next‑generation UAV systems and subsystems from concept to detailed design. You will build prototypes, support manufacturing, and contribute to root‑cause analysis of issues.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of experience with mechanical systems, a Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree, hands‑on prototyping, and proficiency with SolidWorks and ASME standards.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience designing complex mechanical systems with demonstrated transition to hardware.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience designing machined parts, simple composite parts, sheet metal and assemblies.
• Hands‑on building/prototyping experience for lightweight miniature robotic systems or similar.
• Experience with electro‑mechanical systems and thermodynamic constraints.
• Competence in mechanical engineering processes and design/analysis tools.
• Proven experience creating engineering drawings in compliance with ASME Y14 and related standards. Proficient at SolidWorks and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Designs structural components, electro‑mechanical systems, payload mechanical design, ground equipment, launching systems, and fixtures.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, and reports; assists planners with scheduling.
• Collabrates with engineers to implement procedures, resolve malfunctions, provide technical info.
• Develops manufacturing drawings and BOMs for components and assemblies.
• Evaluates feasibility, cost, and maintenance from customer specifications.
• Supports design reviews and works with suppliers on production of components.
• Resolves issues within project schedule and budget; guides junior engineers.
• Researches and proposes alternate solutions to complex issues.
• Makes decisions impacting costs and schedule, providing instructions to team.

Skills

Mechanical design

ASME Y14.5

SolidWorks

Prototyping

Thermodynamics

Engineering drawings

Communication

Project planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

AV seeks a Senior Engineer – Mechanical Engineering to design, analyze, and test next‑generation UAV systems and subsystems from concept to detailed design. You will build prototypes, support manufacturing, and contribute to root‑cause analysis of issues.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of experience with mechanical systems, a Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree, hands‑on prototyping, and proficiency with SolidWorks and ASME standards.