Mechanical Engineer, Sr.

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Job Description

Summary

TheSr. Mechanical Engineerapplies engineering techniques to design install modify analyze repair and test tools engines machines and other mechanically functioning equipment. Leads and supports the mechanical design testing and production of electrical machines as well as the design of electronics packaging for high altitude aerospace applications. Leads or supports mechanical packaging development effort for electronic equipment that withstand stringent environmental requirements (i.e. mass volume thermal vibration). Manages mid-size development projects outsourced to sub-contractors (development of a system equipment or components).

Position Responsibilities

• Leads or supports the thermal structural dynamic and fluid flow analysis efforts for electronics equipment

• Leads the testing and data collection in the laboratory and the field

• Models the mechanical devices and selects the proper material

• Performs stress and fatigue analysis; Performs thermal analysis and selects bonding material

• Develops mechanical drawings and specifies the dimensional tolerances

• Develops assembly instructions and test procedures

• Develops test plans and test procedures to verify designs

• Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of variable factors

• Executes team assignments effectively following the given schedule milestone and available resources. May coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead).

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Minimum 8 12 years of relevant technical experience in Mechanical Engineering of which a minimum of 5 years in developing for production rotating electrical machines electronics equipment packaging solution and/or mechanical devices solutions for industrial and aerospace applications

• Experienced in developing requirements specification for mechanical subsystems and according to MIL-STD 961D standard or equivalent

• Has sufficient proficiency with the following CAD /CAE tools to perform ones position responsibilities:

• SolidWorks for mechanical modeling.

• ANSYS for structural and fatigue analysis

• ANSYS Icepack for thermal analysis.

• Extensive experience with Solid Works and designing electrical rotating machines for high-performance applications

• Extensive experience with thermal management tradeoffs and solutions and materials properties

• Experienced with bonding techniques for extreme environmental conditions using different adhesives

• Experienced with manufacturing methodologies of electrical machines

• Experienced with creating and maintaining product document tree

• Experienced with creating and maintaining products bill of materials (BOM)

• Experienced with test and measurement techniques such as torque transducer calibration and instrumentation

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• MS degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred

• Recognition by a reputable international engineering society such as ASME at the senior membership level or higher is desired

• Demonstrates familiarity with MIL-STD-810 or DO-160

• Demonstrates familiarity with MIL-STD 961D standards (or equivalent) for developing subsystem technical specifications

• Demonstrates full understanding & knowledge of engineering principles in the technical discipline and successfully works independently

• Effectively articulates concepts and ideas to both technical and non-technical staff

• Able to excel in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties

• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives

• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself others and the company

• Has effective problem-solving analytical interpersonal and communication skills (Verbal and written)

• Focuses on teamwork collaboration and puts the success of the team above ones own interests

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office and production environment (Constant)

• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Clearance Level

The salary range for this role is:

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the location the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironments determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironments business requirements. A U.S. person according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical dental vision 401K with company matching a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isnt for everyone. We hire the curious the relentless the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We dont just build defense technologywe redefine whats possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S. AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air land sea space and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonianbut were not building history were building whats next.

If youre ready to build technology that matterswith speed scale and purposetheres no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans. AeroVironment Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race sex color religion national origin age disability protected veteran status genetic datasexual orientation gender identity or other legally protected status.

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