- Robot type
- Drone · Defense
- Location
- AlbuquerqueNew MexicoUSA
- Job type
- Hardware
- Posted
- Jul 21, 2026
- Salary
- $91,000–$138,750 a year
Full-time
Sr. Mechanical Integration Engineer - Space Technologies
Job description
We are seeking a mid-career Mechanical Integration Engineer to provide engineering design, drafting and assembly support to diverse R&D programs and small-volume production contracts. Projects vary from packaging high reliability electronics subsystems to opto-mechanical mechanism design such as gimbal and steering mirror systems.
A Mechanical Integration Engineer bridges the gap between product design and production. They design mechanical components, work with mechanical parts and assemblies on the factory floor for first time builds and improve build efficiency with the Manufacturing engineers.
AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed.
Job requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace engineering
- 2+ years' experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Software Proficiency: design using CAD software, ideally experience with SolidWorks
- Technical Knowledge: Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing GD&T, various material properties, and manufacturing processes (e.g., CNC, machining)
- Space hardware design, integration, and test
- Strong technical writing skills applicable to engineering documentation (analysis reports, specifications, requirements documents, etc.)
- Process Methodologies: Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Root Cause Analysis.
- 5-8 years’ experience in mechanical engineering of space systems.