# Associate Mechanical Designer - Space Technologies

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/ad54de91-4210-4110-aa92-3c965edc4d58

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Junior
- Location: Albuquerque, NM
- Salary: 60500 – 92500 USD per year

## Summary

An entry-level mechanical design role supporting the creation of detailed CAD models, drawings, and documentation for custom parts and assemblies in aerospace and defense systems. Suited for recent graduates or early-career designers comfortable with SolidWorks and technical documentation in a regulated, cross-functional environment.

_Our summary, not AeroVironment's wording._

## Skills named

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Microsoft Visio, SolidWorks

## Required

- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Design, Drafting/Design Technology, or related field
- 1–3 years of mechanical or electro-mechanical design drawing experience
- Proficiency in SolidWorks
- Proficiency in Microsoft Visio
- Familiarity with PLM systems
- Experience with GD&T
- Ability to obtain and maintain US security clearance
- U.S. citizenship

## Nice to have

- Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 cable and harness standards
- Knowledge of IPC PCB standards
- Familiarity with defense and aerospace documentation practices
- Familiarity with Altium Designer
- Strong attention to detail for technical documentation
- Ability to work in cross-disciplinary engineering environment

Apply on AeroVironment's site: https://avav.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AVAV/job/Albuquerque-NM/Associate-Mechanical-Designer---Space-Technologies_8175