Senior Mechanical Engineer

AeroVironment
Full time Germantown, Maryland Engineers
Posted:
June 19, 2026
Location:
Germantown, Maryland, United States

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...
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    Job Overview

    Job Type: Full time
    Location: Germantown, United States
    Posted: June 19, 2026
    Deadline: July 29, 2026