Lead Mechanical Engineer - Space Technologies

Worker Type

Regular

Summary

Job Description

About the role

AV provides a full suite of exquisite, space-qualified hardware trusted to fly in the most extreme environments space presents across GEO, MEO, LEO and Cislunar orbits. With hundreds of systems flying in space, our customers turn to AV when a mission can't fail. Our team is expanding to do the big things that have never been done before - the things the nation and the world are counting on us to deliver. Join the transformation and help us make this impact now.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering design and analysis support to diverse R&D programs and small-volume production contracts.
• Lead the structural and thermal analysis of mechanical systems for space and airborne hardware.
• Work within a multi-disciplined project team.
• Be responsible for mechanical design and analysis activity.
• Support integration and formal acceptance-test activities.
• Design using CAD software, ideally experience with SolidWorks.
• Perform tolerance analysis and GD&T practices.
• Design space hardware, analyze, integrate, and test.
• Write strong technical documentation (analysis reports, specifications, requirements documents, etc.).
• Obtain and maintain a US security clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 12 years' mechanical engineering experience in one or more of the following areas: structural and thermal analysis including analytical calculations and FEA (stress analysis, modal analysis, thermal conduction analysis, bolt loads, etc.), design using CAD software, ideally experience with SolidWorks, tolerance analysis and GD&T practices, space hardware design, analysis, integration, and test, strong technical writing skills applicable to engineering documentation.
• Strong verbal communication skills needed for customer interaction at design reviews, supplier interaction, etc.
• Ability to quickly adapt to various projects and types of work and to work several projects simultaneously while managing time and priorities.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a development team.
• Experience and willingness to be hands on during hardware assembly, integration, and test.

Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in mechanical engineering of space systems.
• Current US security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in mechanical engineering of space systems.
• Strong verbal communication skills needed for customer interaction at design reviews, supplier interaction, etc.
• Ability to quickly adapt to various projects and types of work and to work several projects simultaneously while managing time and priorities.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a development team.
• Experience and willingness to be hands on during hardware assembly, integration, and test.

Pay

The Salary Range For This Role Is $111,500 - $170,000

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K with company matching
• A 9/80 work schedule
• A paid holiday shutdown

About AV

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. ITAR U.S. Citizenship required. Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.