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Mechanical Design Engineer II

Virginia-Sterling Office💼 Full-time💰 $90,000–$90,000🗓 2026-08-24 → 2026-09-26

Core

Sr. Mechanical Engineer driving innovative cUAS (counter-UAS) technology from conceptualization through production, focusing on durable, high-performance designs for airspace defense.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical design engineer (defense hardware)

Builds

Next-generation cUAS devices and subsystems for airspace defense

Domain

Defense / Aerospace / Counter-UAS

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Mechanical design, CAD modeling (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion 360), structural optimization, thermal analysis, FEA, prototyping, system integration, MIL STD compliance

Preferred skills

Embedded systems knowledge, simulation tools for harsh environments

Technologies

SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, ESP32, Arduino, Raspberry Pi

Responsibilities

Lead ideation of new product architectural concepts for subsystem and system level designs; Construct and analyze high fidelity proof-of-concept prototypes; Perform detailed mechanical analysis to ensure proper function through FEA, tolerance analysis, testing, and other exploratory means; Rigorously document and manage design specifications, production processes, and compliance requirements.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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