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AeroVironment

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
Simi ValleyCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Hardware
Posted
Oct 27, 2026
Salary
$82,000–$125,000 a year
Full-time

Mechanical Engineer II

Job description

Summary The Aeromechanical Engineer is a key member of an air vehicle IPT team of small UAV systems for both military and commercial applications. Within this position, one's primary duties are focused on:

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.

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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