Senior Mechanical Engineer

AeroVironment

Senior Mechanical Engineer developing aerospace electrical machines and electronics packaging for AeroVironment. Leading analysis, testing, drawings, and subcontracted development projects.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeRemote • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $111,500 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Mechanical Engineering, particularly in developing production rotating electrical machines and electronics equipment packaging for aerospace applications. Proficient in using SolidWorks and ANSYS for mechanical modeling and analysis, with a strong understanding of engineering principles and compliance with relevant military standards.

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Mechanical Engineering ExpertiseSolidWorks ProficiencyANSYS ProficiencyThermal Management SolutionsMIL-STD Compliance

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Hard Skills

Mechanical DesignThermal AnalysisStructural AnalysisFatigue AnalysisStress AnalysisMechanical DrawingsTest Procedures DevelopmentElectronics Packaging DesignProduction MethodologiesTorque Transducer Calibration

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam LeadershipIndependent WorkDeadline Management

Tools & Technologies

SolidWorksANSYSANSYS Icepack

Certifications & Qualifications

MS Degree in Mechanical EngineeringASME Senior Membership

Industry Keywords

Aerospace ApplicationsElectrical MachinesMIL-STD 961DMIL-STD-810DO-160Product Document TreesBills of Materials (BOMs)ITAR/EAR Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair, and test tools, engines, machines, and mechanically functioning equipment
Lead and support mechanical design, testing, and production of electrical machines
Design electronics packaging for high-altitude aerospace applications
Lead or support mechanical packaging development for electronic equipment meeting mass, volume, thermal, and vibration requirements
Manage mid-size development projects outsourced to subcontractors
Lead or support thermal, structural, dynamic, and fluid-flow analysis for electronics equipment
Lead testing and data collection in laboratory and field environments
Model mechanical devices and select appropriate materials
Perform stress, fatigue, and thermal analyses; select bonding materials
Develop mechanical drawings and specify dimensional tolerances
Develop assembly instructions, test plans, and test procedures
Coordinate activities of other personnel when serving as Team Lead
Execute assignments according to schedules, milestones, and available resources

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 8–12 years of relevant technical experience in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum 5 years developing production rotating electrical machines, electronics equipment packaging solutions, and/or mechanical device solutions for industrial and aerospace applications
Experience developing mechanical subsystem requirements specifications according to MIL-STD 961D or equivalent
Proficiency with SolidWorks for mechanical modeling
Proficiency with ANSYS for structural and fatigue analysis
Proficiency with ANSYS Icepack for thermal analysis
Extensive experience with SolidWorks and designing electrical rotating machines for high-performance applications
Extensive experience with thermal management tradeoffs, solutions, and material properties
Experience with bonding techniques for extreme environmental conditions using different adhesives
Experience with manufacturing methodologies of electrical machines
Experience creating and maintaining product document trees
Experience creating and maintaining product bills of materials (BOMs)
Experience with test and measurement techniques, including torque transducer calibration and instrumentation
Familiarity with MIL-STD-810 or DO-160
Familiarity with MIL-STD 961D standards or equivalent for subsystem technical specifications
Strong understanding of engineering principles in the technical discipline
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Effective verbal and written communication skills
ITAR/EAR compliance eligibility as a U.S. person or eligibility for an export license; some positions require current U.S. citizenship
Ability to work in an office and production environment
Ability to sit and stand for long periods and use computer and telephone keyboards
MS degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred
Recognition by a reputable international engineering society, such as ASME at senior membership level or higher, is desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

401K with company matching
9/80 work schedule
Paid holiday shutdown
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits