Senior Mechanical Engineer
AevexaerospaceRole Overview
Aevexaerospace is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer. This is a full-time role in Huntsville, Alabama, United States; Northern, VA, United States; Tampa, Florida. Part of Aevexaerospace's Qa hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
Salary Context
Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Senior-level Qa roles is $83k-$120k (based on 19 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.
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Job description
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.
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Where is the Senior Mechanical Engineer position at Aevexaerospace located?
This position is based in Huntsville, Alabama, United States; Northern, VA, United States; Tampa, Florida. Aevexaerospace has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Aevexaerospace earn?
Aevexaerospace has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior Mechanical Engineer role at Aevexaerospace posted?
This role was posted on June 3, 2026 (36 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior Mechanical Engineer role at Aevexaerospace require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Aevexaerospace lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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