Staff Engineer, Structural Designer (R4937)
Core
Design complex mechanical structures and systems for autonomous UAV launch and recovery vehicles, ensuring structural integrity and mission-readiness.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (aerospace/defense)
Builds
Autonomous aircraft launch and recovery systems
Domain
Defense technology / Aerospace
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Mechanical design, CAD (NX), Kinematic analysis, Structural analysis (FEA), GD&T, Material selection, Tolerance stack-ups
Preferred skills
UAV/aircraft experience, Electro-mechanical actuators, FMEA/DOE, Machine shop experience, MIL-STD-810 testing
Technologies
NX, FEA tools
Responsibilities
Design complex structures for autonomous aircraft launch and recovery systems; Own the full design process from concept to drawing release; Perform structural and kinematic calculations and preliminary FEA; Prototype, test, and iterate mechanism designs; Collaborate with electrical, avionics, flight controls, manufacturing, and test teams; Support pre-production builds, prototype integration, and ground/flight testing; Participate in design reviews and technical decision-making forums; Identify opportunities to improve design processes and workflows.