Mechanical Engineer – Aircraft Wing Design

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🏄 California, Texas – Remote

🏄 California – Remote 🤠 Texas – Remote

💵 $160k - $210k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧑‍🔧 Mechanical Engineer

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📋 Description

• Lead or contribute to the design, development, and optimization of aircraft wing structures, components, and assemblies for advanced UAS platforms • Perform structural analysis, material selection, and detailed mechanical design using CAD tools • Support integration of wing systems with fuselage, avionics, propulsion, and payloads • Develop and execute test plans for structural and aerodynamic performance validation, including ground and flight testing • Collaborate with manufacturing, assembly, and quality teams to ensure designs are producible and meet performance and reliability standards • Document engineering processes, technical drawings, and specification requirements • Analyze and resolve technical issues during the development and production lifecycle • Participate in design and peer reviews, risk assessments, and continuous improvement activities

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline • 5+ years of experience in aircraft or aerospace mechanical design, with significant hands-on experience in wing development • Proficiency in CAD software (Siemens NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar) • Strong understanding of aerodynamics, composite and metallic structures, and weight optimization principles • Experience with structural analysis (FEA) and material testing for aerospace applications • Demonstrated problem-solving ability and critical thinking skills • Excellent collaboration and communication skills • Experience with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or military aerospace platforms • Knowledge of manufacturing processes for composite and advanced materials • Familiarity with MIL-STD and regulatory requirements for structural design • Hands-on experience with flight test programs or aerospace R&D • Ability to contribute to missions supporting 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 • Cutting-edge technology and mission-driven work • Collaboration with top engineers and innovators in defense and aerospace • Inclusive and supportive work environment • Equal opportunity employment

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