# Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Space Technologies

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/d5470f41-a8d6-41e1-b440-e42935f0a473

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Salary: 111500 – 170000 USD per year

## Summary

A senior mechanical engineer role focused on structural and thermal analysis for space hardware systems, leading design and integration efforts across multiple programs. This suits experienced engineers with a strong background in spacecraft design, CAD, and formal analysis who thrive in complex multi-disciplinary environments.

_Our summary, not AeroVironment's wording._

## Skills named

Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), SolidWorks, Structural Analysis

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
- 12 years of mechanical engineering experience
- Structural and thermal analysis including FEA
- CAD design experience
- Tolerance analysis and GD&T practices
- Space hardware design, analysis, integration, and test experience
- Strong technical writing for engineering documentation
- U.S. citizenship

## Nice to have

- 15 years of mechanical engineering experience in space systems
- Strong verbal communication for customer and supplier interaction
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
- Hands-on experience during hardware assembly, integration, and test
- Current U.S. security clearance

Apply on AeroVironment's site: https://avav.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AVAV/job/1300-Britt-Street-Southeast-Albuquerque-NM/Sr-Mechanical-Engineer---Space-Technologies_8180