Staff DFx Engineer, Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Core
Technical authority on design for manufacturability, assembly, and cost for mechanical, structural, thermal, and fluid systems in autonomous aircraft and munitions.
Role type
Staff DFx Engineer (Mechanical & Fluid Systems)
Builds
Autonomous aircraft, cruise missiles, and loitering munitions
Domain
Defense / Aerospace
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical manufacturing processes (CNC, welding, brazing, composites), DFM/DFA/DFC analysis, supplier qualification, should-cost modeling, GD&T interpretation, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
expertise in thermal management or fluid systems, aerospace/defense production experience
Technologies
CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding (TIG/MIG/electron beam/friction stir), brazing, composite layup, bonding, casting, forging, tube bending, swaging
Responsibilities
Lead DFM/DFA/DFC reviews and DFMEAs; evaluate and qualify contract manufacturers; develop should-cost models; assess thermal and fluid system designs for producibility; mentor junior engineers; travel to production sites
Seniority
Staff, technical authority & mentorship