AV · 7 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer - Space Systems (Participate in our on-site hiring event)
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expAeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. They are seeking mechanical engineers to provide design and analysis support for R&D programs and production contracts, focusing on structural and thermal analysis of mechanical systems for space hardware.
AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Projects vary from packaging high reliability electronics subsystems to opto-mechanical mechanism design such as gimbal and steering mirror systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
2, or more, 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 (analysis reports, specifications, requirements documents, etc.)
Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD security clearance
Preferred
5-8 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
Current US security clearance
Benefits
Medical
Dental vision
401K with company matching
A 9/80 work schedule
A paid holiday shutdown
Company
At AV, we build shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, delivering systems shaped by real-world missions, not theoretical requirements.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.68B2025-07-01Post Ipo Equity· $875M
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-09-19Post Ipo Equity· $109.01M
Leadership Team
Wahid Nawabi
Chairman, President & CEO
Johnathan Jones
Senior Vice President
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