Space Systems Mechanical Integration Engineer

AV; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 91,000 - 138,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K with company match

9/80 work schedule

Holiday shutdown

Job summary

AV is seeking a mid-career Mechanical Integration Engineer to provide engineering design, drafting and assembly support for diverse R&D programs and small-volume production contracts. The role involves designing mechanical components, coordinating with engineering, procurement, and machine shops, and ensuring parts meet design intent for repeatable lots.

The successful candidate will have 2+ years' CAD experience, GD&T knowledge, and hands-on assembly/testing experience in space hardware

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 2+ years' experience in related areas.
• Proficient in CAD software, ideally SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of GD&T, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Space hardware design, integration, and test.
• Strong technical writing for engineering docs.
• Experience with Lean, Kaizen, and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design for Manufacturing (DFM): modify or refine mechanical designs to mass-produce.
• Process Integration: arrange assembly lines to maximize throughput and minimize waste.
• Tooling & Equipment: design jigs, fixtures, and tooling for new launches and line setups.
• Quality Control: establish testing protocols, analyze tolerances, PFMEA.
• Troubleshooting & Optimization: root-cause analysis on equipment failures and bottlenecks using lean principles.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: liaison between product designers, supply chain vendors, and assembly line operators.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T

Lean Manufacturing

Technical writing

Space hardware design

Mechanical engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CNC Machining

3D CAD

Job description

AV is seeking a mid-career Mechanical Integration Engineer to provide engineering design, drafting and assembly support for diverse R&D programs and small-volume production contracts. The role involves designing mechanical components, coordinating with engineering, procurement, and machine shops, and ensuring parts meet design intent for repeatable lots.

The successful candidate will have 2+ years' CAD experience, GD&T knowledge, and hands-on assembly/testing experience in space hardware