Mechanical Engineer

AeroVironment•Sunrise, FL

46d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer III applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test electronic systems and components. This individual will be a part of a design team focused on development of the state-of-the-art Electronic Warfare systems. This includes all levels and facets of design from conceptual clear through the detailed design and will include building and testing of these systems.

Requirements

5 - 8 years of experience designing complex electro-mechanical systems with demonstrated transition to hardware
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Experience in designing the following types of parts: machined parts, plastic 3D printed parts, sheet metal parts, wire assemblies, mechanical/electro-mechanical assemblies
Hands-on building/prototyping experience as it pertains to /telecommunications systems or similar
Experience designing electro-mechanical systems with thermodynamic and weight constraints
Demonstrated competence in mechanical engineering process and design/analysis tools
Proven experience in creating engineering drawings in compliance with ASME Y14.100 Engineering Drawing Practices, Y14.5 Dimensioning and Tolerancing, and other applicable ASME Y14 series standards
Proficiency at SolidWorks CAD as well as office software such as MS Office

Nice To Haves

Strong SolidWorks modeling and thermal/structural simulation experience.
Experience working in electronics packaging and/or telecommunications industry.
Familiarity with electronic components (connectors, cables, switches, PCBs, ICs, etc.)
Basic understanding of electrical/RF principles, theories, concepts, and practices.
Demonstrates ability to work independently with little supervision.
Shares ideas and experiences with others, solicits feedback and asks relevant questions
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
Demonstrates effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
Consistently demonstrates teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Responsibilities

Designs structural components, electro-mechanical design, payload mechanical design, thermal analysis, prototype hardware development, tooling and fixtures design
Reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
Assists project managers with the planning and scheduling of engineering work
Confers with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information
Develop manufacturing drawings and bills of materials for components and assemblies using industry drafting standards
Researches and analyzes customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications
Support design reviews, assist project managers with the planning and scheduling of engineering work, and support manufacturing & suppliers with the production of components & assemblies
Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways while applying company policies and procedures.
Completes assigned tasks within project schedule and budget
Demonstrates full understanding of the specialization of role and can research/re-engineer to propose alternate solutions to fairly complex issues
Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
Makes decisions that have some impact on project costs and schedule.
Provides articulate, accurate instructions and guidance to lower-level Engineers as well as team members outside the department