Space Systems Mechanical Integration Engineer (Hands-On)

AeroVironment, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 91,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. seeks a mid-career Mechanical Integration Engineer to support R&D programs and small-volume production. You will design mechanical components, create assembly plans, and work with Manufacturing to ensure first-time builds meet design intent.

This role requires a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering, 2+ years with CAD (SolidWorks) and GD&T, plus 5–8 years in space systems. You will collaborate across functions, perform root-cause analysis, and help implement Lean

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace engineering.
• 2+ years' experience in CAD, GD&T, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• 5-8 years’ experience in mechanical engineering of space systems.

Responsibilities

• Design for Manufacturing (DFM): modify/refine mechanical designs and 3D CAD models for mass production.
• Process Integration: optimize assembly lines and production cells for throughput and waste reduction.
• Tooling & Equipment: design jigs, fixtures, and tooling for new launches and line setups.
• Quality Control: establish testing protocols, analyze tolerances, and use PFMEA to prevent defects.
• Troubleshooting & Optimization: perform root-cause analysis on equipment issues and apply Lean/Six Sigma methods.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: liaise between product design, supply chain, and assembly operators.

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Root Cause Analysis

Space hardware design

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace engineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

PFMEA

CNC machining

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. seeks a mid-career Mechanical Integration Engineer to support R&D programs and small-volume production. You will design mechanical components, create assembly plans, and work with Manufacturing to ensure first-time builds meet design intent.

This role requires a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering, 2+ years with CAD (SolidWorks) and GD&T, plus 5–8 years in space systems. You will collaborate across functions, perform root-cause analysis, and help implement Lean