Lead Mechanical Engineer
Core
Own products or key subsystems from conceptual design through mass production for high-performance unmanned systems.
Role type
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Builds
High-performance unmanned systems (drones)
Domain
Defense technology / Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Mechanical engineering fundamentals, CAD (Solidworks/NX), FEA, prototyping, manufacturing process knowledge, root cause analysis, validation testing, team leadership, hands-on fabrication (machining/welding/CNC)
Preferred skills
UAV piloting/design experience, high-volume/cost-sensitive industry background, PCBAs/batteries/RF integration, harsh environment design, PDM systems (Teamcenter), analysis disciplines (structural/vibration/thermal/CFD)
Technologies
Solidworks, NX, Teamcenter, CNC, welding tools
Responsibilities
Own hardware design for performance/manufacturability/cost, translate requirements into engineering architectures, perform detailed design trades and create engineering drawings, lead design reviews, root cause hardware failures and manufacturing issues, work with Manufacturing/Supply Chain on tooling and vendor selection, plan and execute validation testing, develop and mentor junior engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
