Mechanical Designer/Drafter III, Aerospace Structures

Job overview

The Mechanical Designer/Drafter III, Aerospace Structures role is onsite in Simi Valley, CA. Compensation is not specified in the posting. The role supports engineering staff by designing mechanical components and assemblies and producing engineering drawings and related documentation. The designer/drafter works with engineers and manufacturing personnel to create and revise designs, document changes, update bills of materials, and manage documents through configuration control. The work supports manufacturable designs and engineering documentation for AeroVironment products.

What you'll do

• Design mechanical parts, components, and assemblies, including composite, metallic, and non-metallic parts
• create and review engineering drawings and documents
• analyze manufacturing tolerances and fabrication methods
• apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• specify materials, finishes, and workmanship callouts
• support design changes and documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mechanical designer/drafter iii

mechanical design

aerospace structures

composite parts

solidworks

cswp

gd&t

engineering drawings

simi valley ca

aerovironment

compensation not specified

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) company matching, 9/80 work schedule, and paid holiday shutdown.

Why this role

Requires SOLIDWORKS expertise, CSWP certification or higher, and experience with composite aerospace structures and manufacturing processes.

About the employer

AeroVironment is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.