- Robot type
- Drone · Defense
- Location
- HuntsvilleAlabamaUSA
- Job type
- Business Operations
- Posted
- Aug 20, 2026
- Salary
- $74,500–$113,500 a year
Aeromechanical Engineer II
Job description
Summary The Aeromechanical Engineer II is a key member of an air vehicle IPT team of small UAV systems for both military and commercial applications.
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…
Job responsibilities
- Performing all aspects of vehicle design from initial concept to complete production-ready design.
- Resolution of design challenges and coordination with multidisciplinary engineering groups.
- Conducting informal and formal presentations.
- Using scientific and engineering principals to assess deficiencies in any given design and the impact of potential changes
- Responsible for completing assigned tasks within project schedule and budget
- Other duties as assigned
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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