Senior Mechanical Engineer
Core
Design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems (drones) for defense applications, owning components from conceptual design through mass production.
Role type
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Hardware Design & Manufacturing)
Builds
Unmanned aerial systems (UAVs) and their subsystems for military use
Domain
Defense technology / Aeronautics / Hardware Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Mechanical engineering fundamentals, CAD design (Solidworks/NX), FEA analysis, 3D modeling, manufacturing process knowledge, root cause analysis, design for high-volume production, validation testing planning, mentorship
Preferred skills
UAV piloting or design experience, high-volume/cost-sensitive industry background (consumer electronics/automotive), PCBAs/batteries/RF integration, electromechanical component knowledge (BLDC motors, optical sensors), harsh environment design, structural/vibration/thermal/CFD analysis, PLM systems (Teamcenter), hands-on fabrication (machining, welding, CNC)
