AV · 3 hours ago
Electrial/Mechanical Designer
20521 Seneca Meadows Pkwy, Germantown, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$31/hr - $44/hr
12+ years expAeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. They are seeking an Electrical/Mechanical Designer to support the engineering team in the design and documentation of custom cable assemblies and printed circuit boards, focusing on technical data management and mechanical model design.
AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain cable and harness drawings using Visio (and other CAD tools as needed)
Enter and manage connector, pin, wire, and part data within the PLM system to ensure configuration control and traceability
Develop and update mechanical CAD models and detailed drawings using SolidWorks
Collaborate with senior engineers to translate design intent into detailed drawings and bills of material (BOMs)
Prepare and maintain technical documentation packages for internal reviews and manufacturing release
Conduct drawing checks for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company standards
Provide cross-functional support to mechanical, manufacturing, and configuration management teams
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED equivalent is required
A minimum of 12 years of related experience preparing mechanical and/or electro-mechanical design drawings
You must be willing & able to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance
Proficiency in Microsoft Visio (for cable/harness diagrams)
Experience with SolidWorks (for 3D modeling, detailed mechanical drawings, or cable harness drawings)
Familiarity with PLM systems (Arena, Agile, Windchill, Teamcenter, or similar)
U.S. Citizenship required
Preferred
Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 cable & harness standards and/or IPC PCB standards
Familiarity with defense/aerospace documentation practices
Familiarity with Altium Designer (for schematic symbol and footprint creation)
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills for technical documentation
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-disciplinary engineering environment
Benefits
Medical
Dental vision
401K with company matching
A 9/80 work schedule
A paid holiday shutdown
Company
At AV, we build shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, delivering systems shaped by real-world missions, not theoretical requirements.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.68B2025-07-01Post Ipo Equity· $875M
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-09-19Post Ipo Equity· $109.01M
Leadership Team
Wahid Nawabi
Chairman, President & CEO
Johnathan Jones
Senior Vice President
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