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AV · 2 days ago

Mechanical Engineer - Space Systems (Participate in our on-site hiring event)

1300 Britt Street Southeast, Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems, seeking mechanical engineers to provide engineering design and analysis support for R&D programs and small-volume production contracts. The role involves leading structural and thermal analysis of mechanical systems for space and airborne hardware, as well as supporting integration and acceptance-test activities.

AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing

No H1B

U.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

Package high reliability electronics subsystems

Design opto-mechanical mechanisms such as gimbal and steering mirror systems

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringStructural AnalysisThermal AnalysisCAD SoftwareTolerance AnalysisSpace Hardware DesignTechnical WritingVerbal CommunicationAdaptabilityTeamworkHands-on Experience

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