Mechanical Engineer, Sr. Staff

AeroVironment

Huntsville, AL, United States
$136,807 - $194,040; not specified; not specified ...
Mechanical design and analysis
Electronics packaging development
Thermal, structural, dynamic, fluid flow analysis
The Sr. Staff Mechanical Engineer leads in the mechanical design, testing, and production of electrical machines as well as the design of electronics packaging for high altitude aerospace applications

Job Summary

  • The Sr. Staff Mechanical Engineer leads in the mechanical design, testing, and production of electrical machines as well as the design of electronics packaging for high altitude aerospace applications.
  • This role involves managing mid-size development projects outsourced to sub-contractors and performing thermal, structural, dynamic, and fluid flow analysis efforts for electronics equipment.
  • AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

Matching Summary

The Sr. Staff Mechanical Engineer leads in the mechanical design, testing, and production of electrical machines as well as the design of electronics packaging for high altitude aerospace applications.

Salary

$136,807 - $194,040; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Mechanical design and analysis
  • Electronics packaging development
  • Thermal, structural, dynamic, fluid flow analysis
  • Testing and data collection
  • CAD/CAE tools proficiency
  • Manufacturing methodologies

Nice-to-have

  • Independent judgment and initiative
  • Effective communication and articulation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Commitment to learning and improvement
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • 12-15 years of relevant technical experience
  • 7+ years in developing rotating electrical machines/electronics packaging
  • Experience with MIL-STD 961D or equivalent
  • Proficiency with SolidWorks, ANSYS, ANSYS Icepack
  • Experience with electrical rotating machines for high-performance applications
  • Experience with thermal management tradeoffs and solutions
  • Experience with bonding techniques for extreme environments
  • Experience with manufacturing methodologies of electrical machines
  • Experience with test and measurement techniques

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR, or approved for export license

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