Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Core
Design and develop novel payload carriage and release systems for unmanned rotorcraft, overseeing the process from initial concept to low rate production.
Role type
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Aerospace/Defense)
Builds
Unmanned aerial robotic systems and complex mechanical assemblies for military maneuver forces (via careerplan.io/jobs/5200328007-senior-mechanical-design-engineer-at-andurilindustries)
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Unmanned Systems
Required skills
Mechanical engineering design, CAD (NX/Teamcenter), composite and metallic materials analysis, load path design, structural analysis, hand calculations, prototyping, hardware test planning, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Payload carriage/release system design, airframe assembly integration, metrology verification, structural development testing
Technologies
NX, Teamcenter, CAD software
Responsibilities
Define requirements and establish evaluation methodologies for mechanical systems; collaborate with electrical and actuation disciplines; spearhead design reviews and conduct analysis; build prototypes and implement hardware test plans; enhance team tools and standards; travel to test sites and vendors
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities