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AeroVironment

Mechanical Engineering DE Analysis, Mid-level to Senior

Albuquerque, NM, United States

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Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 6, 2026

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Albuquerque, NM

9350

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Position Summary

AeroVironment is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in engineering analysis to support the development of advanced directed energy systems. This role will focus on the analysis, design, integration, and qualification of complex mechanical and electromechanical hardware used in high-performance defense applications.

The ideal candidate will have experience applying structural, thermal, dynamic, and mechanical engineering principles to systems operating in demanding environments. The engineer will work closely with systems, electrical, optical, controls, manufacturing, and test teams to develop robust designs from concept through production.

This position may be filled at the mid-level or senior level, depending on the candidate’s experience, technical depth, and demonstrated leadership.

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical engineering analysis supporting the design and development of directed energy systems and subsystems.

Develop, review, and validate analytical models for:

Static and dynamic structural performance

Vibration, shock, and acoustic environments

Modal response and resonance

Thermal management and heat transfer

Thermomechanical behavior

Fatigue, fracture, and durability

Loads, stiffness, and structural margins

Mechanisms, joints, mounts, and precision alignment features

Use finite element analysis and other engineering tools to evaluate component and system performance.

Define analysis assumptions, boundary conditions, material properties, load cases, and acceptance criteria.

Correlate analytical predictions with test data and update models based on observed hardware performance.

Conduct trade studies to optimize designs for weight, strength, stiffness, thermal performance, manufacturability, cost, and reliability.

Support the development of mechanical architectures, components, assemblies, and subsystem designs.

Create and review CAD models, engineering drawings, analysis reports, specifications, and technical presentations.

Collaborate with design engineers to translate analysis results into practical design improvements.

Participate in design reviews, requirements development, configuration management, and technical peer reviews.

Analyze test results, investigate failures or anomalies, and perform root-cause assessments.

Support prototype fabrication, hardware integration, qualification testing, and transition to production.

Work with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and test organizations to resolve technical issues.

Communicate technical findings and recommendations to engineering leadership and program stakeholders.

At the senior level, provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and lead analysis activities for major subsystems or projects.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

US citizenship required due to the Government program we support

Mid-Level: Typically 3 or more years of relevant mechanical engineering and analysis experience.

Senior-Level: Typically 7 or more years of relevant experience, including ownership of complex analysis tasks or technical leadership.

Demonstrated experience with mechanical engineering analysis for complex aerospace, defense, or industrial systems.

Experience with finite element analysis and structural/thermal mechanics.

Working knowledge of thermal analysis, vibration, shock, dynamics, and material behavior.

Experience developing engineering models and documenting analytical methods, assumptions, results, and conclusions.

Experience correlating analytical predictions with test results or hardware performance.

Familiarity with mechanical design principles, GD&T, tolerance analysis, materials, and manufacturing processes.

Experience with SolidWorks and engineering documentation practices.

Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Strong written, verbal, and technical communication skills.

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance, if required.

Ability to comply with applicable export-control regulations, including ITAR requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with directed energy systems, high-power laser systems, electro-optical systems, precision pointing systems, or stabilized platforms.

Experience with structural and thermal analysis of high-power electronics, lasers, optical systems, or energy-storage systems.

Experience using tools such as:

ANSYS

Abaqus

NASTRAN / Patran

MATLAB

Experience with coupled thermal-structural, nonlinear, transient, or dynamic analysis.

Experience with fatigue, fracture mechanics, damage tolerance, or reliability analysis.

Experience analyzing airborne, ground, maritime, or other ruggedized defense systems.

Familiarity with environmental qualification testing and applicable aerospace or military standards.

Experience with precision mechanisms, gimbals, optical benches, vibration isolation, or alignment-critical assemblies.

Experience leading analysis reviews, technical investigations, or multidisciplinary development efforts.

Experience mentoring junior engineers and coordinating work across technical teams.

Key Competencies

Strong fundamentals in mechanics, materials, heat transfer, dynamics, and structural analysis.

Ability to assess the validity and limitations of analytical models.

Sound engineering judgment and a methodical approach to problem-solving.

Ability to convert analysis results into clear, actionable design recommendations.

Strong attention to detail and technical documentation skills.

Ability to balance analytical rigor with program cost and schedule objectives.

Effective collaboration across mechanical, electrical, optical, systems, manufacturing, and test disciplines.

Ability to work independently on challenging technical problems.

Commitment to product quality, mission success, and continuous improvement.

Level Expectations

Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer

Independently performs assigned structural, thermal, or mechanical analyses.

Develops models, evaluates results, and documents technical conclusions.

Supports design decisions, testing, integration, and troubleshooting.

Works with senior engineers to resolve complex technical issues.

Develops increasing ownership of subsystem-level analysis activities.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Leads analysis efforts for complex components, subsystems, or systems.

Establishes analysis approaches, methods, requirements, and technical direction.

Reviews and approves models, results, assumptions, and analysis reports.

Drives correlation between analysis and test and leads resolution of discrepancies.

Provides technical leadership during design reviews and qualification activities.

Mentors junior engineers and coordinates analysis activities across disciplines.

Contributes to program planning, risk management, proposals, and technical strategy.

Education and Experience Leveling

The final position level, scope, and compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s education, relevant experience, technical expertise, leadership capability, and program needs.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, and flexible work schedule options. Depending on your business unit, role, and customer contract requirements, select programs may offer a 9/80 work schedule and paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

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About AV:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology - we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian - but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If you're ready to build technology that matters - with speed, scale, and purpose - there’s no better place to do it than AV.

Careers at AeroVironment (https://www.avinc.com/careers/our-team)

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