Senior Staff Engineer, Structures - Launch Recovery Vehicle (R4765)
Core
Lead the design, development, and testing of a novel launch and recovery system for next-generation autonomous unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in military environments.
Role type
Senior Staff Structures Design Engineer (Aerospace Ground Support)
Builds
Robust, field-deployable launch and recovery systems, transport structures, and maintenance tools for UAS.
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Ground Support Equipment
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical design, structural analysis, CAD modeling, FEA, thermal analysis, fatigue analysis, material selection, MIL-STD compliance, system optimization, prototyping, supplier management
Preferred skills
UAS ground support equipment design, power distribution/hydraulics knowledge, DoD acquisition experience, military aircraft maintenance support
Technologies
SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, FEA tools
Responsibilities
Design mechanical systems for launch/recovery functions; create detailed CAD models and specifications; conduct structural/thermal/fatigue analysis; collaborate on system integration; perform trade studies for portability/ruggedness; oversee prototyping and validation; develop technical documentation; support flight test campaigns.
Seniority
Senior Staff, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
