• Design, integrate, and test aircraft mechanical systems such as flight controls, landing gear, fuel
• Create detailed CAD models, assemblies, and installation drawings.
• Drive design for manufacturability (DFM) principles to enable rapid scaling of mechanical systems and assemblies
• Partner with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are producible at scale.
• Oversee fabrication, assembly, and test of mechanical subsystems.
• Conduct engineering analyses; document and present findings.
• Support testing and troubleshooting during prototype build, integration, and flight.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 7+ years of mechanical design and integration experience.
• Proficiency in CAD (NX preferred).
• Familiarity with PLM systems (Teamcenter or equivalent).
• Knowledge of GD&T, drafting standards, and structural analysis fundamentals.
• Understanding of machining, sheet metal, and composite processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or UAV programs.
• Background in actuation systems, landing gear design, fuel or hydraulic systems.
• Exposure to additive manufacturing methods.
• Lifecycle experience from concept through production.

Compensation Range

• Base Salary: $165,000 - $210,000 + Equity

What We Offer

• Meaningful equity stake in a high-growth defense technology company
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401k
• PTO and Paid Sick Time
• Monthly Wellness Stipend
• Daily catered lunch to office
• Paid Parental leave
• Direct impact opportunity - be a key leader in building a critical technology for national security
• World-class team - work alongside exceptional engineers and operators solving hard problems

Optionally: Candidates for this position must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

To conform to U.S. Government controlled technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.