Work Arrangement
This is an onsite position in Tampa, FL, Huntsville , or Northern, VA.
Job Overview
The Sr. Mechanical Engineer designs, develops, and oversees mechanical systems and components for various projects. Leads engineering teams, manages project timelines, ensures compliance with industry standards, performs technical analysis, and collaborates with cross-functional departments to deliver efficient and reliable mechanical solutions.
Essential Functions
- Investigates, analyzes, plans, designs, develops, implements, tests, to evaluate military weapons systems
- Reviews and prepares engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation
- Perform system integration, configuration management, quality assurance testing, or acquisition and resource management
- Analyzes designs, develops, implements, tests, or evaluates software, components, or systems related to engineering or functional requirements of military weapons systems, associated support systems, or Leads the execution of complex tasks
- Analyzes designs, develops, implements, tests, or evaluates software related to engineering or functional requirements of military weapons systems and associated support systems.
- Reviews and prepares engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation
- Own mass properties (weight, CG, inertia) and manage configuration trade-offs to meet performance targets
- Design and support tooling, fixtures, and jigs for prototype builds, test, and low-rate production
- Apply DFx principles (DFM, DFA, DFS, DFR) to improve manufacturability, assembly, reliability, serviceability, and cost
- Lead design reviews and cross-functional integration efforts
- Lead rapid prototyping (3D printing, composites, machined parts) and hands-on integration
- Conduct tolerance analysis, basic structural trade studies, and environmental considerations
- Lead build, integration, and flight test activities; rapidly troubleshoot mechanical issues
- Provide mentorship to other members of the team.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Standard Essential Functions
- Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
- Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
- Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.
Qualifications
- Strong ability to performs tasks with little or no guidance
- Familiarity with 2D or 3D engineering design and manufacturing tools (e.g., AutoCAD, ProE or other)
- Strong knowledge of engineering analysis tools (ANSYS, ProMechanica or similar)
- Extremely Proficient with GD&T and engineering drawing standards
- Strong knowledge of Solidworks
- Extremely detail oriented and capable with working in a team environment
Education / Certifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related discipline.
- Master's Degree Desired
Experience
- 9+ years of mechanical engineering experience
- DoD experience highly preferred
- Experience in SolidWorks, SolidWorks Simulation, AutoCAD, electrical circuit design/troubleshooting, printed circuit board design, reverse engineering techniques, and Microsoft Project
- Experience with computer-aided engineering (CAE) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:
- Frequently required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.
Security Clearance
- Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.
About AEVEX
AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.
AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
Skills Required
- Ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret DoD clearance; U.S. citizenship required
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- 9+ years of mechanical engineering experience
- Strong ability to perform tasks with little or no guidance
- Familiarity with 2D/3D design tools (AutoCAD, ProE or similar)
- Strong knowledge of engineering analysis tools (ANSYS, ProMechanica or similar)
- Extremely proficient with GD&T and engineering drawing standards
- Strong knowledge of SolidWorks and SolidWorks Simulation
- Experience with electrical circuit design/troubleshooting and printed circuit board design
- Experience with reverse engineering techniques and Microsoft Project
- Experience with computer-aided engineering (CAE) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
- Extremely detail oriented and capable of working in a team environment
- Master's Degree
- DoD experience
What We Do
AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company’s capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Massachusetts, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.
