$91,000 – $138,750
Listed on AeroVironment’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
This role bridges mechanical design and manufacturing production for aerospace hardware, requiring someone who can translate engineering concepts into manufacturable assemblies while optimizing build processes and quality. It suits mid-career engineers comfortable working hands-on in both office and factory settings, collaborating across design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.
Our summary, not AeroVironment’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
- Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Kaizen
- Lean Manufacturing
- Root Cause Analysis
- SolidWorks
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
- 2+ years experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or space hardware
- Design using CAD software
- Understanding of GD&T, material properties, and manufacturing processes
- Strong technical writing for engineering documentation
Nice to have
- 5-8 years experience in mechanical engineering of space systems
- Verbal communication skills for customer and supplier interaction
- Hands-on experience during hardware assembly, integration, and test
- Current US security clearance