Mechanical Engineer – Aircraft Wing Design

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Take the lead or assist in the design, development, and enhancement of aircraft wing structures, components, and assemblies for advanced UAS platforms.

• Conduct structural analysis, select materials, and execute detailed mechanical designs utilizing CAD tools.

• Facilitate the integration of wing systems with the fuselage, avionics, propulsion, and payload components.

• Create and implement test plans for validating structural and aerodynamic performance, encompassing both ground and flight tests.

• Work closely with manufacturing, assembly, and quality assurance teams to ensure that designs are manufacturable and adhere to performance and reliability standards.

• Record engineering processes, technical drawings, and specification requirements comprehensively.

• Investigate and resolve technical challenges throughout the development and production phases.

• Engage in design and peer reviews, risk assessments, and initiatives for continuous improvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.

• Over 5 years of experience in aircraft or aerospace mechanical design, with substantial hands-on expertise in wing development.

• Proficient in CAD software such as Siemens NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or equivalent.

• Strong knowledge of aerodynamics, composite and metallic structures, and principles of weight optimization.

• Experience in structural analysis (FEA) and material testing for aerospace applications.

• Proven analytical skills and critical thinking abilities.

• Excellent teamwork and communication capabilities.

• Experience with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or military aerospace platforms.

• Understanding of manufacturing processes for composite and advanced materials.

• Familiarity with MIL-STD and regulatory guidelines for structural design.

• Practical experience with flight test programs or aerospace R&D.

• Ability to contribute to missions that support the U.S. military and allied forces.

• Export-control eligibility: U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or other qualifying status.

• Authorization to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity.

• Health insurance.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Access to cutting-edge technology and mission-driven work.

• Collaboration with leading engineers and innovators in defense and aerospace.

• An inclusive and supportive work environment.

• Equal opportunity employment.