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🥝 Senior Mechanical Engineer

AeroVironment | Germantown, United States | Posted June 17, 2026

Job Description

**Worker Type**

Regular

**Job Description**

**OVERVIEW**

AV is seeking skilled Mechanical Engineers to support the design, analysis, and development of electromechanical and opto-mechanical systems for airborne, UAS, and robotic platforms.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in mechanical design using SolidWorks, structural and thermal analysis using ANSYS (Workbench and Icepak/AEDT), and a strong working knowledge of product lifecycle management (PLM) processes within a disciplined engineering environment. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to transition designs from concept through prototype production while ensuring compliance with quality and documentation standards.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

+ Lead the mechanical design and development of complex assemblies and enclosures for optical, electronic, and motion control (pointing) systems
+ Design systems and subassemblies for airworthiness

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