We are seeking a versatile, driven UAS Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team working on cutting-edge Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) and related technologies. This role involves performing non-routine engineering assignments and supporting UAS design and testing. The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, hands-on experience with UAS platforms, and a passion for prototyping, design, and integration. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential functions)

• Perform mechanical design, integration, and hardware tracking for UAS platforms and associated payloads.
• Contribute to rapid prototyping, design, testing, and system documentation for UAS multirotor systems and ground support equipment.
• Edit and create mechanical engineering drawings and support mechanical design efforts.
• Perform on interdisciplinary teams
• Apply engineering principles to support the design, fabrication, and testing of UAS platforms.
• Troubleshoot flight control, communication, and electrical system architectures of UAS and other products.
• Design electronics packaging and thermal management systems for prototype and flight hardware
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary internal teams and external customers to provide mechanical and production support.
• Use SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM for 3D design, modification, and configuration management of UAS-related hardware.
• Some physical demands may be present when working with prototypes and testing(under 50 pounds)

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering 
• Minimum of 3-6 years related experience
• UAS design and test experience 
• Demonstrated project experience with 3D design(CAD) and 3D printing
• Basic programming skills (MATLAB or Python)
• Experience with SolidWorks
• Working knowledge of basic tools such as hand tools, soldering irons, and basic mechanical assembly techniques.
• U.S. Citizenship required. Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualification: 

• Previous experience with SolidWorks PDM for 3D Design, modification and management UAS-related hardware
• Background in designing electronic packaging and thermal management systems for prototype and flight hardware
• Experience with troubleshooting flight control, communication and electrical system architecture of UAS and other products