Mechanical Engineer, Lead
Core
Lead mechanical engineering for aerial small drones and complex defense systems, managing integration from concept to production.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineering lead (drones/defense systems)
Builds
Aerial small drones (Group 1-3), optical gimbals, batteries, mechanisms, structures, sensors, and payloads
Domain
Defense technology / Aerial robotics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical design, CAD, structures, thermal management, mechanisms, electrical integration, manufacturing methods, FEA, root cause analysis, technical leadership, mentoring, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Solidworks, NX, PLM, GD&T, CNC machining, composites, sheet metal, injection molding, PCBA integration, flight hardware qualification, rugged environment design, electro-mechanical concepts
Technologies
Solidworks, NX, PLM
Responsibilities
Own complete integration and execution of complex products from concept to full rate production; Drive work of technical teams through technical leadership, mentorship, and strategic direction; Lead design reviews and drive buy-in from cross-disciplinary partners; Perform advanced hand calculations and FEA to develop, assess, and optimize designs; Build prototypes, define and execute hardware test plans, iterate on designs, and produce authoritative technical documentation; Mentor engineers across teams and influence organizational technical strategy
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities