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// POSTED: May 6, 2026

Mechanical Engineer, Air Vehicles

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Job Description: • Develop and integrate hardware on unmanned air vehicles • Own designs from concept generation to real world use • Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision • Lead design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, define and execute hardware test plans • Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production • Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed • Travel to test sites as needed Requirements: • 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience • Advanced Air Vehicles Programs • Experience integrating electrical and mechanical subsystems into advanced air vehicles • Experience designing mechanical parts (CAD). • Understanding of manufacturing methods (machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, composite lamination, etc) • High competence with, and fluid use of, engineering first principles • BS or higher degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance • Experience in NX/Teamcenter • Experience developing aircraft subsystem layouts, performing architectural trade studies, and evaluating vendor performance data • Competency in engineering analysis, including structural, thermal, and electrical Benefits:
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