Mechanical Engineer III
AeroVironment
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Moorpark • Alabama • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $102,708 - $145,530 per year
About the role
- Applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanically functioning equipment
- Be a part of a design team focused on the development of the next generation UAV systems and their subsystems
- 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 and fixtures design
- Reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
- Assists project managers with the planning and scheduling of engineering work
- Confers with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information
- Develop manufacturing drawings and bills of materials for components and assemblies using industry drafting standards
- Researches and analyzes customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications
- Supports design reviews, assist project managers with the planning and scheduling of engineering work, and support manufacturing & suppliers with the production of components & assemblies
- Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways while applying company policies and procedures
- Completes assigned tasks within project schedule and budget
- Demonstrates full understanding of the specialization of the role and can research/re-engineer to propose alternate solutions to fairly complex issues
- Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
- Makes decisions that have some impact on project costs and schedule
- Provides articulate, accurate instructions and guidance to lower-level Engineers as well as team members outside the department
Requirements
- 5 - 8 years of experience designing complex mechanical systems with demonstrated transition to hardware
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- 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
Benefits
- medical
- dental vision
- 401K with company matching
- a 9/80 work schedule
- paid holiday shutdown
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical systems designelectro-mechanical designthermal analysisprototype hardware developmentmanufacturing drawingsengineering drawingsdesign/analysis toolsmechanical assemblies designcomposite parts designthermodynamic constraints
Soft Skills
problem-solvingcommunicationteam collaborationproject managementcreative thinkingtechnical guidanceplanningschedulingdecision-makingadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering