engineering
Posted 15 hours agoSenior Manager, Mechanical Engineering
Moorpark, United StatesOn-site
Requirements
- Works with manufacturing organization for the introduction of new designs Frequently interacts with customers and/or functional peer group leaders, and suppliers, normally involving matters between functional areas Collaborates with Program Managers to create and periodically review resource plans Establishes and assures adherence to budgets, schedules, and work plans Other duties as assigned Basic
- Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeromechanical or related Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and
- experience on multiple engineering projects including research and development efforts. Experienced in developing
- requirements specification for mechanical subsystems and according to MIL-STD 961D standard or equivalent SolidWorks for mechanical modeling. ANSYS for structural and fatigue analysis Extensive
- experience with thermal management tradeoffs and solutions and materials properties Experienced with bonding techniques for extreme environmental conditions using different adhesives Experienced with manufacturing methodologies of electrical machines Experienced with creating and maintaining product document tree Experienced with creating and maintaining products bill of materials (BOM) Experienced with test and measurement techniques, such as torque transducer calibration and instrumentation Demonstrated
- requirements Ability to analyze the assigned project, break down work into functional disciplines and/or subsystems and create design/develop plans Ability to obtain at minimum a Secret level DoD security clearance Other
- Qualifications & Desired Competencies Advanced degree is preferred Hands-on
- experience with metal and composite fabrication and 3D printing is preferred Demonstrated familiarity with UAVs and related engineering design processes is preferred Knowledge and
- experience of analytical techniques and tools for FEA, Thermal, Aerodynamics is preferred Demonstrates competency in communicating technically and effectively with multiple disciplines Skilled at identifying, communicating, and mitigating technical risks and issues Demonstrates strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple
- Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.
- 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.
- Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Experience
- experience Minimum 12+ years of relevant engineering
- experience Minimum 2+ years successfully leading a team Minimum 5+ years’
Benefits
- Ability to obtain at minimum a Secret level DoD security clearance Clearance Level No Clearance The salary range for this role is: $141,000 - $200,025 AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
- benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
- We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
Contact
- 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.
Additional details
- Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The Sr. Manager, Mechanical Engineering coordinates with other program managers, engineering managers, and functional groups to meet project requirements and milestones.
- As a member of the Engineering leadership team, this position participates in executing the overall engineering product development strategy, team development, and evaluation. Position
- Responsibilities Leads a group of Mechanical, Aeromechanical, Aerospace, and/or Manufacturing Engineers, including staffing, training, performance evaluation and career development; attracts and retains high caliber staff and provides mentorship Plans, coordinates, and directs engineering development projects, including product changes and enhancements Designs, modifies, develops, and implements aeromechanical/mechanical engineering solutions as an individual contributor and/or team lead Leads or supports
- Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
- 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”).
- requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.
- Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements.
- A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.
- We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed.
- We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible.