# Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Hiring organization: [AeroVironment](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/aerovironment)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/1528ee90-0215-4d64-b7d0-c8f15046d2b5

Listed on AeroVironment's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Moorpark, CA
- Salary: 100500 – 153250 USD per year

## Summary

A senior mechanical engineer role developing unmanned aerial vehicle systems, from conceptual design through testing and manufacturing. This suits experienced engineers comfortable with structural analysis, electro-mechanical integration, and hands-on prototyping in a fast-paced team environment.

_Our summary, not AeroVironment's wording._

## Skills named

Injection Molding, Mechanical Design, SolidWorks

## Required

- 5–8 years designing complex mechanical systems with hardware transition
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
- Experience designing machined parts, composite parts, injection-molded parts, sheet metal parts, wire assemblies, and mechanical assemblies
- Hands-on prototyping experience with lightweight miniature robotic systems or similar
- Experience with electro-mechanical systems involving thermodynamic constraints
- Proficiency in Solidworks and MS Office
- Knowledge of ASME Y14.100 and Y14.5 engineering drawing standards
- U.S. citizenship

## Nice to have

- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Experience in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
- Current or ability to obtain Secret or Top Secret clearance

Apply on AeroVironment's site: https://avav.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AVAV/job/Moorpark-CA/Sr-Mechanical-Engineer_8343