Mechanical Engineer - Space Technologies

AeroVironment (AVAV)

Albuquerque, NM, United States
$91,000 - $129,150; not specified; medical, dental...
Structural and thermal analysis
Fea (stress, modal, thermal)
Solidworks cad design
AV provides space-qualified hardware trusted to fly in extreme environments across various orbits

Job Summary

  • AV provides space-qualified hardware trusted to fly in extreme environments across various orbits.
  • The selected candidate will lead structural and thermal analysis, design, and support integration and testing for space and airborne hardware.
  • AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, and a 9/80 work schedule.

Matching Summary

AV provides space-qualified hardware trusted to fly in extreme environments across various orbits.

Salary

$91,000 - $129,150; Not specified; Medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, 9/80 work schedule, paid holiday shutdown

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Structural and thermal analysis
  • FEA (stress, modal, thermal)
  • SolidWorks CAD design
  • Space hardware integration and test
  • Technical writing for engineering documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Customer interaction at design reviews
  • Adaptable to various projects
  • Hands-on hardware assembly experience
  • Work independently or in a team

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
  • 5 years' mechanical engineering experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance
  • Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR

Work Rights

Must qualify as U.S. person under ITAR/EAR; Some positions require U.S. Citizenship

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