Sr. Aeromechanical Design Engineer
Company: AeroVironment
Location: Simi Valley
Posted on: July 26, 2022
Job Description:
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. Summary The
Sr. Aeromechanical Design Engineer is a key member of an air
vehicle IPT team of small UAV systems for both military and
commercial applications. Within this position, one's primary duties
are focused on:
- Performs all aspects of vehicle design from initial concept to
complete production-ready design.
- Resolution of design challenges and coordination with
multidisciplinary engineering groups.
- Builds and tests prototype systems in order to validate
designs
- Conducts informal and formal presentations.
- Uses scientific and engineering principals to assess
deficiencies in any given design and the impact of potential
changes
- Guides and directly support personnel in the preparation of
detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication
- Responsible for completing assigned tasks within project
schedule and budget.
- May supervise activities of other personnel (Team Lead)
- Other duties as assigned Basic Qualifications (Required Skills
& Experience)
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- Minimum 8 - 12 years' relevant experience in a technical and
design capacity within an engineering organization
- Demonstrated competence in Mechanical Engineering processes and
design/analysis tools, solving Mechanics & Kinematics problems,
solving Thermodynamics problems
- Experienced in successfully designing mil.y electronics
products (UAS experience a plus)
- Demonstrated understanding of metallic, plastic and composite
material properties
- Demonstrated ability to solve basic structural dynamics
problems
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, Excel, Word and PowerPoint is
required
- Demonstrated understanding of industry design and documentation
standards (GD&T, ASME, Change Control, etc.)
- Experienced with designing: machined parts, composite parts,
injection molded parts, sheet metal parts, wire assemblies and
mechanical assemblies for low, medium and high volume manufacturing
processes.
- Experienced with: mechanical, lab, field, flight, and
environmental testing.
- Demonstrated understanding of engineering configuration
management processes.
- Experienced with working from high-level program requirements
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
- Advanced degree is preferred
- Experience with SolidWorks EPDM, Agile PLM, and MATLAB is
preferred
- Hands-on experience with metal and composite fabrication and 3D
printing is preferred
- Demonstrated familiarity with UAVs and related engineering
design processes is preferred
- Demonstrated familiarity with electro-mechanical/mechanism
design, aerodynamics, "data engineering" (instrumentation/data
acquisition/data analysis) is preferred
- Knowledge and experience of analytical techniques and tools for
FEA, Thermal, Aerodynamics is preferred
- Possesses the creativity and interest to invent and improve
vehicle systems and motivated to make things happen
- Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills.
Communicates well with the intended audience.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and able to work well
with others across disciplines.
- Exhibits strong presentation skills for formal reviews, both
internally and externally.
- Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment,
where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
- Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and
meet company objectives
- Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work
products
- Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve
and enhance performance of oneself, others and the company 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. COVID Vaccine Statement AeroVironment is a
U.S. government contractor, and is therefore subject to the
September 9, 2021 Presidential Executive Order requiring COVID-19
vaccines for federal contractors. Consistent with AeroVironment's
commitment to health, safety, and national security, all U.S.-based
AeroVironment employees must be fully vaccinated from COVID-19;
this means that all new hires located in the United States must
provide proof of being fully vaccinated from COVID-19 before their
start date. At this time, the vaccination requirement applies only
to U.S.-based employees; non-U.S. locations will have their own
vaccination policies in accordance with applicable law of the
non-U.S. jurisdiction. ITAR U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident
(Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C.
1324b(a)(3) required. Principals only need apply. NO agencies
please.
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