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AeroVironment

OR ยท On-site

$107.37K - $152.25K/yr

Leads and supports the mechanical design, testing, and production of electrical machines as well as the design of electronics packaging for high altitude aerospace applications. Leads or supports ...

AeroVironment

Mechanical Engineer, Lead

Huntsville, AL ยท On-site

$111.50K - $158.03K/yr

Leads and supports the mechanical design, testing, and production of electrical machines as well as the design of electronics packaging for high altitude aerospace applications. Leads or supports ...

Great Kitchens Food Company

Aagard Operator 2

Romeoville, IL ยท On-site

$17.25 - $20.75/hr

Able to operate mechanical and electrical machines. * High School Diploma/Equivalent preferred. * Able to make logical decisions. * Work standing or walking for long periods of time. Education ...

Great Kitchens Food Company

Aagard Operator 2

Romeoville, IL ยท On-site

$17.25 - $20.75/hr

Able to operate mechanical and electrical machines. * High School Diploma/Equivalent preferred. * Able to make logical decisions. * Work standing or walking for long periods of time. Education ...

Voss Manufacturing

Electrical Assembly Technician

Sanborn, NY ยท On-site

$18 - $22.75/hr

The Role: We're looking for an Electrical Assembly Technician / Machine Builder - Electrical to join our team and bring our custom machinery to life. In this role, you'll be hands-on--laying out ...

ETAP

Senior Power System Engineer

Irvine, CA ยท On-site

$115.40K - $150.30K/yr

Education PhD or MS Degree in Power System Engineering or Electrical Machinery with graduate work on simulation software. MS in computer science with a strong understanding of electrical systems and ...

Aveva

Senior Power System Engineer

Irvine, CA

$115.40K - $150.30K/yr

Education PhD or MS Degree in Power System Engineering or Electrical Machinery with graduate work on simulation software. MS in computer science with a strong understanding of electrical systems and ...

Atomic Machines

Electrical Engineer

Santa Clara, CA

$165K - $205K/yr

About Atomic Machines Atomic Machines is ushering in a new era of micromanufacturing with its ... About the Rol e We are looking for a well-rounded, experienced electrical engineer who enjoys ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for electrical machines in the United States is $34.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.16 and $40.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as an Electrical Machines Engineer, you need a strong background in electrical engineering principles, machine design, and power systems, typically supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with simulation tools like MATLAB/Simulink, CAD software, and industry standards (such as IEC or IEEE) is essential, and certifications like Professional Engineer (PE) can be beneficial. Problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help you stand out when working on complex projects or collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. These skills and qualities are vital for ensuring safe, efficient, and innovative design, operation, and maintenance of electrical machines in various industries.

What common challenges do engineers face when working with electrical machines in an industrial setting?

Engineers working with electrical machines in industrial environments often encounter challenges such as maintaining high efficiency under varying load conditions, troubleshooting unexpected machine failures, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Additionally, integrating new technologies or retrofitting older machines can be complex, requiring thorough understanding of both legacy systems and modern automation tools. Effective teamwork with maintenance technicians, controls engineers, and production managers is essential to address these challenges and minimize downtime.

What are electrical machines?

Electrical machines are devices that convert electrical energy into mechanical energy, mechanical energy into electrical energy, or alter the characteristics of electrical energy. Common types include motors, which convert electrical energy to mechanical movement, and generators, which do the opposite. Transformers are another category, used to change voltage levels in power transmission. Electrical machines are integral to power generation, industrial operations, transportation, and household appliances.

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Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

AeroVironment

On-site

$107.37K - $152.25K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Worker Type

Regular


Job Description

Summary

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanically functioning equipment. Leads and supports the mechanical design, testing, and production of electrical machines as well as the design of electronics packaging for high altitude aerospace applications. Leads or supports mechanical packaging development effort for electronic equipment that withstand stringent environmental requirements (i.e., mass, volume, thermal, vibration). Manages mid-size development projects outsourced to sub-contractors (development of a system, equipment or components).

Location: Hood River, OR

Position Responsibilities

  • Leads or supports the thermal, structural, dynamic, and fluid flow analysis efforts for electronics equipment
  • Leads the testing and data collection in the laboratory and the field
  • Models the mechanical devices and selects the proper material
  • Performs stress and fatigue analysis; Performs thermal analysis and selects bonding material
  • Develops mechanical drawings and specifies the dimensional tolerances
  • Develops assembly instructions and test procedures
  • Develops test plans and test procedures to verify designs
  • Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of variable factors
  • Executes team assignments effectively following the given schedule, milestone, and available resources. May coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead).
  • Must be willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

  • Minimum 8 - 12 years of relevant technical experience in Mechanical Engineering, of which a minimum of 5 years in developing for production rotating electrical machines, electronics equipment packaging solution, and/or mechanical devices solutions for industrial and aerospace applications
  • Experienced in developing requirements specification for mechanical subsystems and according to MIL-STD 961D standard or equivalent
  • Has sufficient proficiency with the following CAD /CAE tools to perform one's position responsibilities:
  • SolidWorks for mechanical modeling.
  • ANSYS for structural and fatigue analysis
  • ANSYS Icepack for thermal analysis.
  • Extensive experience with Solid Works and designing electrical rotating machines for high- performance applications
  • Extensive experience with thermal management tradeoffs and solutions and materials properties
  • Experienced with bonding techniques for extreme environmental conditions using different adhesives
  • Experienced with manufacturing methodologies of electrical machines
  • Experienced with creating and maintaining product document tree
  • Experienced with creating and maintaining products bill of materials (BOM)
  • Experienced with test and measurement techniques, such as torque transducer calibrationand instrumentation

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

  • MS degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred
  • Recognition by a reputable international engineering society such as ASME at the senior membership level or higher is desired
  • Demonstrates familiarity with MIL-STD-810 or DO-160
  • Demonstrates familiarity with MIL-STD 961D standards (or equivalent) for developing subsystem technical specifications
  • Demonstrates full understanding & knowledge of engineering principles in the technical discipline and successfully works independently
  • Effectively articulates concepts and ideas to both technical and non-technical staff
  • Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
  • Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
  • Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
  • Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
  • Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills (Verbal and written)
  • Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands

  • Ability to work in an office and production environment (Constant)
  • Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)


Clearance Level

Clearance Level

The salary range for this role is:

$107,370 - $152,250

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isn't for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don't just build defense technology-we redefine what's possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian-but we're not building history, we're building what's next.

If you're ready to build technology that matters-with speed, scale, and purpose-there's no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data,sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

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U.S. Citizenship required. Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.

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