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AV · 5 days ago

Mechanical Engineer I

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$63K/yr - $89K/yr

0+ years exp

AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. The Mechanical Engineer I will be part of a design team focused on developing next-generation UAV systems, responsible for various design tasks from conceptualization to detailed design and testing.

AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Designs structural components, electro-mechanical design, payload mechanical design, ground equipment mechanical design, launching systems, flight control actuators integration, thermal analysis, prototype hardware development, tooling & fixtures design

Design work shall be accomplished using CAD tools (SolidWorks), simulation tools (SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS), and rapid prototyping techniques (3D printing, etc.)

Other duties include: developing manufacturing drawings and bills of materials for components and assemblies using industry drafting standards, supporting design reviews, assisting project managers with the planning and scheduling of engineering work, and supporting manufacturing & suppliers with the production of components & assemblies

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringCAD ToolsSolidWorksElectro-mechanical DesignEngineering DrawingsPrototypingThermal AnalysisTeamworkProblem SolvingInitiative

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

0-2 years of experience designing complex mechanical systems with demonstrated transition to hardware

Experience in designing the following types of parts: machined parts, simple composite parts, plastic injection molded parts, sheet metal parts, wire assemblies, mechanical assemblies

Hands-on building/prototyping experience as it pertains to lightweight miniature robotic systems or similar

Experience designing electro-mechanical systems with thermodynamic constraints

Demonstrated competence in mechanical engineering process and design/analysis tools

Proven experience in creating engineering drawings in compliance with ASME Y14.100 Engineering Drawing Practices, Y14.5 Dimensioning and Tolerancing, and other applicable ASME Y14 series standards

Proficient at SolidWorks as well as office software such as MS Office

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)

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

Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements