Mechanical Engineer
Core
Design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems (drones) from conceptual design through mass production, optimizing for performance, manufacturability, and cost.
Role type
Mechanical Engineer (Hardware Design & Manufacturing)
Builds
Unmanned aerial systems (drones) and their subsystems
Domain
Defense technology / Aerospace
Required skills
Mechanical engineering fundamentals, CAD (Solidworks/NX), FEA, 3D modeling, root cause analysis, design for manufacturing, validation testing, PLM (Teamcenter), hands-on fabrication (machining/welding)
Preferred skills
UAV design/piloting, high-volume manufacturing experience, PCBAs/battery/RF integration, electromechanical components (BLDC motors), harsh environment design, structural/vibration/thermal/CFD analysis
Technologies
Solidworks, NX, Teamcenter, CNC, FEA tools
Responsibilities
Own hardware design from concept to production, translate requirements into engineering architectures, perform design trades and create engineering drawings, lead design reviews, root cause hardware failures, collaborate on production tooling and vendor selection, plan and execute validation testing
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC