Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
Overview
AV is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join the Kinetic Interceptors team. The Mechanical Engineering role will work across a broad range of disciplines with an emphasis on product development, analysis and testing. Responsibilities include mechanical design for a variety of different missiles, technology research, interface definition, trade studies including component selection, CAD modeling and documentation.
You'd Like to Do This
Join a diverse team of multi-disciplined engineers in support of missile development
Design, test, and/or integration of missile mechanical components, mechanical ground support equipment (EGSE), subsystems, or system-of-systems
Own the CAD representation of the mechanical architecture of the system / subsystem of a complex missile system
Lead/champion design for manufacturing and assembly efforts to ensure a producable / affordable design
Provide mentoring, guidance and direction to junior engineers from conceptual design through release of technical data package
Ensure established configuration management processes are followed
Perform subsystem requirements generation, interface definition, solid modeling and detailed design of components and subsystems
Lead internal design reviews and major customer reviews
Assist with program schedule creation and hardware development planning
Support development engineering labor and material estimates
Support manufacturing engineers in the development of factory layouts, product workflow planning and material handling equipment selection and design
Qualifications:
You must be a US citizen
You must have an active SECRET level security clearance
A bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
You must have 2-5 years of experience designing complex mechanical systems with demonstrated transition to hardware
Prior experience working missile development programs
Multi-year experience in design and solid modeling (Creo preferred)
Experience implementing and interpreting geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Experience with environmental analyze and testing, i.e., shock, vibration, temperature/altitude, environmental stress screening (ESS)
Capable of performing in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Experience using Windchill for product data management
Are willing and able to travel occasionally to attend meetings or tests at other government and contractor sites.
Comfortable working in classified facilities
Excellent people skills to include communication and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary cross-functional team environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Have a M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
Have design and structural/thermal analysis experience with missiles and related subsystems
Prior missile airframe design experience, with emphasis on balancing system level size, weight, and power
Have familiarity with flight vehicle physics and dynamics
Proficiency in TDP release processes and maintenance using Windchill
Knowledge of manufacturing and manufacturing processes desired
Design verification test planning and fixture design or field-testing experience
Work Location:
Huntsville AL (100% onsite)
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
DOE
The salary range for this role is:
$71,852 - $101,850
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 Requirement:
T_ _his 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 AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's 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: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Who We Are
Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we've been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world's most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection in Washington, DC.
Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty - and succeed.
What We Do
Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company's hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
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 data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
ITAR
U.S. Citizenship is required. Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired.
About AV:
AV isn't for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.
We don't just build defense technology-we redefine what's 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 Smithsonian-but we're not building history, we're building what's next.
If you're ready to build technology that matters-with speed, scale, and purpose-there's no better place to do it than AV.
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