Mechanical Engineer - Space Technologies

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1300 Britt Street Southeast, Albuquerque, NMtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
7140
** Worker Type
** Regular
* * Job Description
** Our AV team is expanding and in search of an experienced Mechanical Engineer. This will include all levels and facets of design from conceptual clear through the detailed design and will include building and testing of these systems.

We are seeking a mid-career mechanical engineer to provide engineering design and analysis support to diverse R&D programs and small-volume production contracts. You would be expected to lead the structural and thermal analysis of mechanical systems for space and airborne hardware, work within a multi-disciplined project team, be responsible for mechanical design and analysis activity, and support integration and formal acceptance-test activities.

Projects vary from packaging high reliability electronics subsystems to opto-mechanical mechanism design such as gimbal and steering mirror systems.

** Position Responsibilities
*** Design structural components, electro-mechanical design, payload mechanical design, ground equipment mechanical design, launching systems, flight control actuators integration, thermal analysis, prototype hardware development, tooling & fixtures design
* Design work shall be accomplished using CAD tools (Solid Works), simulation tools (Solid Works Simulation, ANSYS), and rapid prototyping techniques (3D printing, etc.)
* Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors
* Develop manufacturing drawings and bills of materials for components and assemblies using industry drafting standards, supporting design reviews, assisting project managers with the planning and scheduling of engineering work, and supporting manufacturing & suppliers with the production of components & assemblies
** YOU’RE REQUIRED TO HAVE THIS
*** Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
* 2 years' experience in one or more of the following areas:  + structural and thermal analysis including analytical calculations and FEA (stress analysis, modal analysis, thermal conduction analysis, bolt loads, etc.).  + design using CAD software, ideally experience with Solid Works.  + tolerance analysis and GD&T practices.  + space hardware design, analysis, integration, and test.
* Strong technical writing skills applicable to engineering documentation (analysis reports, specifications, requirements documents, etc.).
* Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
** DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
*** 5-8 years’ experience in mechanical engineering of space systems.
* Strong verbal communication skills needed for customer interaction at design reviews, supplier interaction, etc.
* Ability to quickly adapt to various projects and types of work and to work several projects simultaneously while managing time and priorities.
* Ability to work independently or as part of a development team.
* Experience and willingness to be hands on during hardware assembly, integration, and test.
* Current US security clearance.
** Clearance Level
** No Clearance The salary range for this role is:$74,500 - $105,525

Aero Vironment 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.
** 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”). In order to comply with the 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 Aero Vironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time…