Interfaces with appropriate departments to ensure design specifications meet or exceed all applicable regulatory standards.
Develops product performance testing; incorporates required design changes to address problem resolution.
Interfaces with outside vendors as required.
Interacts and collaborates effectively with internal and external team members to assure needs of the company are met.
Possibility of up to 25% traveling.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
6+ years related experience.
Commitment to excellence and high standards.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
Acute attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects.
Proficient with Solidworks or Creo.
Experience with thermal modelling.
Experience designing for lightest weight and best thermal performance.
Experience with Solidworks Flow Simulator.
Experience with Finite Element Stress Analysis.
Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
Creative, flexible, and innovative team player.
Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and scientific method.
Working knowledge and understanding of the basic principles, theories, concepts, and practices in the applicable area of engineering/technical specialization.
Ability to obtain US Security clearance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequently required to stand.
Frequently required to walk.
Frequently required to sit.
Occasionally required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
Frequently required to talk or hear.
Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard.
Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items up to 50 pounds.
Clearance Level
No Clearance
The salary range for this role is
$91,000 - $138,750
AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
ITAR Requirement
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
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.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
About AV
AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.
We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.
Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.
If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
ITAR
U.S. Citizenship required
