Designer / Drafter III

Overview

Worker Type Regular

Job Description

Summary

The Mechanical Designer / Drafter III role assists a team of engineering staff to design components, parts & assemblies, and to create engineering drawings, engineering change orders, bills of materials, and other related engineering documentation. The Designer / Drafter works with engineers and manufacturing personnel to create new designs & drawings, modify existing designs & drawings, document design changes, update bills of materials, and shepherd documents through the configuration management system.

Position Responsibilities

• Designs mechanical parts, components & assemblies, including composite parts, metallic, and non-metallic
• Creates and reviews engineering drawings and documents that conform to company and industry drawing standards
• Analyzes manufacturing tolerances and fabrication methods to help ensure part / assembly manufacturability
• Applies geometric dimensioning and tolerance
• Specifies materials, finishes, and workmanship callouts in accordance with industry specifications
• Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

Physical Demands

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this role is : $30 - $43

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). To comply with ITAR / EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person or be approved for an export license. A "U.S. person" means a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements. See 22 CFR § 120.15.

Benefits

AeroVironment 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 review the company website at : www.avinc.com

About AeroVironment

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by Dr. Paul MacCready, we have been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. We are part of the team that developed the world's most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, with seven innovative vehicles in the Smithsonian Institution's collection.

What We Do

AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems used by U.S. DoD and allied military services for real-time reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce.

EEO Statement

We are an EEO / AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans. 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.

ITAR Note

U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain roles. Some positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance and to work on government contracts.

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