Senior Mechanical Engineer

AV is seeking skilled Mechanical Engineers to support the design, analysis, and development of electromechanical and opto-mechanical systems for airborne, UAS, and robotic platforms.

Requirements

• Lead the mechanical design and development of complex assemblies and enclosures for optical, electronic, and motion control (pointing) systems
• Design systems and subassemblies for airworthiness
• Collaborate with subcontractors and customers to define interfaces and oversee design elements and review design artifacts to team's specifications.
• Create detailed 3D models, drawings, and assemblies using SolidWorks
• Perform and interpret structural, thermal, and vibration analyses using ANSYS AEDT/Mechanical or Solidworks Simulation to validate designs against requirements
• Collaborate with electrical, optical, and software engineers to ensure seamless system integration
• Drive designs from concept through prototype, qualification, and production
• Develop and maintain complete technical data packages (TDPs), including drawings, BOMs, and analysis artifacts
• Ensure designs meet environmental, performance, and manufacturability requirements
• Support fabrication, prototyping, integration, and test activities, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Participate in and lead design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.)
• Apply and enforce configuration management best practices, including revision control, change management (ECOs), and traceability
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and standards
• Identify, draft, and execute environmental and functional test plans according to system level requirements

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K with company matching
• 9/80 work schedule
• Paid holiday shutdown