💼 Full-Time Position

Senior Mechanical Engineer

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AeroVironment
📍 Germantown, Maryland, United States
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Location
Germantown, United States
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Posted
June 19, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

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 airwort...