Optomechanical Engineering Manager - Space Technologies at AeroVironment in Albuquerque, NM

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Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary AV provides a full suite of exquisite, space-qualified hardware trusted to fly in the most extreme environments space presents across GEO, MEO, LEO and Cislunar orbits. With hundreds of systems flying in space, our customers turn to AV when a mission can't fail. Our team is expanding to do the big things that have never been done before - the things the nation and the world are counting on us to deliver. Join the transformation and help us make this impact now. We are seeking an Optomechanical Engineering Manager to lead a team to provide engineering design and analysis support to diverse R&D programs and small-volume production contracts. The engineering manager will support design activities on programs while maintaining the ability to manage their functional group's readiness to meet business needs. Thus, this posting is for both an experienced engineer as well as someone with the skills and desire for personnel management. Position Responsibilities · Management and growth of a small Optomechanical engineering team with varied experience and skill levels. This group consists of both optical and mechanical engineers. At AV, Optomechanical Engineers are responsible for system architecture, schematic capture, and analysis (Structural-Thermal-Optical Performance analysis) and initial unit(s) integration and test activities. · Development and growth of a small Optical and Optomechanical engineering team (mentorship, hiring, training, career path, individual & group goals, business alignment). · Responsible for satisfactory execution of all Optical and Optomechanical engineering work with a team of approximately 4 - 6 engineers. · Directly support a complex space electronics program from concept through production with the development of core subsystems for a spacecraft and supporting systems. · Create, maintain, and communicate product development schedules with sufficient detail to ensure that all assigned personnel are aware of their tasks and deadlines. · Collaborate with other functions to define product requirements, develop specifications, write and execute design verification test plans. · Review testing and analysis activity to assure compliance to requirements. · Identify, track and status technical performance measures to measure progress and ensure compliance with requirements. · Support development and continuous improvement of engineering processes and best practices through writing of documentation and implementation in engineering teams. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) · Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering. · 10 years of mechanical engineering experience in one or more of the following areas: o Structural and thermal analysis including analytical calculations and FEA (stress analysis, modal analysis, thermal conduction analysis, bolt loads, etc.) o Design using CAD software, ideally experience with SolidWorks o Tolerance analysis and GD&T practices o Space hardware design, analysis, integration, and test · Strong technical writing skills applicable to engineering documentation (analysis · reports, specifications, requirements documents, etc.) Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies · 15 years of experience in mechanical engineering of space systems · Strong verbal communication skills needed for customer interaction at design reviews, supplier interaction, etc. · Ability to quickly adapt to various projects and types of work and to work several projects simultaneously while managing time and priorities · Ability to work independently or as part of a development team · Experience and willingness to be hands on during hardware assembly, integration, and test. · Current U.S. security clearance Physical Demands & Work Environment · Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant) · Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, her, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Fre