Lead Engineer - Mechanical Engineering
Compensation
$128k – $195k /yr
Employment type
Full-time
Work setting
On-site
Location
Germantown, MD
Schedule
Day shift
Posted
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Job overview
The Lead Engineer - Mechanical Engineering is an onsite role based in Germantown, MD, with a salary range of $128,000–$195,250 per year. This position supports AeroVironment's Hyper-RF division in the development of advanced electromechanical systems. This role leads the mechanical design and analysis of complex assemblies for RF and electronic systems. The engineer drives projects from concept through production, ensuring designs meet environmental, performance, and manufacturability requirements while mentoring junior staff.
What you'll do
- Lead mechanical design of RF system enclosures
- perform structural and thermal analysis using Ansys
- collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams
- develop technical data packages
- support environmental testing and production readiness.
What we're looking for
- Skills & competencies
- full-timeday shiftgermantown mdaerovironmentmechanical engineerlead engineersolidworksansysonsitedefense$128k-$195k/yr
- Work arrangement
- Weekend coverage required
Benefits & perks
- Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, 9/80 work schedule, paid holiday shutdown.
Why this role
Requires 8+ years of experience; expert-level SolidWorks and Ansys proficiency; ITAR compliance required.
About the employer
AeroVironment is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.
Additional details
- Industry sector
- 54
- Industry
- Engineering Services
- Occupation code
- 17-2112.00
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Listing ID: 74ad039b-7914-4866-9123-ffc645c515c7