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AeroVironment

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
Simi ValleyCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Business Operations
Posted
Sep 17, 2026
Salary
$82,000–$125,000 a year
Full-time

Aeromechanical Engineer

Job description

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.

If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no…

Job requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is required or equivalent combination of experience and education
  • 2 - 5 years' relevant experience in a technical and design capacity within an engineering organization
  • Demonstrated competency in Mechanical Engineering processes and design/analysis tools; solving Mechanics & Kinematics problems; and solving Thermodynamics problems
  • Experienced with designing: machined parts, composite parts, injection molded parts, sheet metal parts, wire assemblies and mechanical assemblies for low, medium and high volume manufacturing processes.
  • Experienced with: mechanical, lab, field, flight, and environmental testing
  • Demonstrated understanding of engineering configuration management processes
  • Demonstrated understanding of metallic, plastic and composite material properties
  • Experienced in solving basic structural dynamics problems
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