Mechanical Engineer

This is a full-time position in our design engineering team, responsible for the mechanical design and development of both prototype and production units across the entire product portfolio—from concept and detailed design through manufacturing release and support of Heads Up Technologies, Inc. products and systems.

You’ll be a hands‑on design engineer responsible for your own components and assemblies, working under the guidance of senior engineers and the Mechanical Engineering Manager, and collaborating closely with electrical, software teams.

This is a full-time position in our design engineering team, responsible for the mechanical design and development of both prototype and production units across the entire product portfolio—from concept and detailed design through manufacturing release and support of Heads Up Technologies, Inc. products and systems.

• Workdays and
  
  Hours:
  
  Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Flexibility to set schedule.
• Work Eligibility:
  Must be a United States citizen.

• Own detailed design work of mechanical components & assemblies.
• 3D modeling, assembly & component documentation, HALT testing, support tooling/ fixtures.
• Responsible for preparing and presenting mechanical designs at design reviews.
• Participate in R&D and new product design efforts.
• Collaborate with other design groups (Electrical & Software) teams to ensure successful product integration and execution.
• Support ECN’s (engineering change notices) with existing designs.
• Support EOL (End of Life) efforts through component & material analysis and design updates.
• Work directly with suppliers, tooling vendors, and manufacturing partners to optimize designs for manufacturability, assembly, reliability, and cost.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (BSME) or equivalent.
• Five to Eight (5
  - 8) years of post‑graduation mechanical design experience.
• Ability to produce technical drawings and documents for internal and external customer use.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as Solid Edge or similar modeling tools.
• Have design experience with one of the following manufacturing processes: sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, or billet machining.
• Ability to coordinate with the other discipline Engineers (EE & SE) within the department to produce multidisciplinary design solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience designing aerospace, avionics, cabin interior, lighting, or other electromechanical products.
• Hands‑on experience designing injection‑molded plastic parts, including draft, wall thickness, and tooling considerations for manufacturability.
• Experience designing utilizing GD&T and tolerance stack‑up analysis.
• Experience designing components using plastic and/or metal extrusion processes.
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or medical device manufacturing.
• Familiarity with FAA/ Aerospace design requirements.

At Heads Up Technologies, we’re redefining what’s possible in the air. Since our beginnings in a Dallas hangar in 1985, we’ve grown into a global leader in aviation technology driven by innovation, precision, and a relentless pursuit of better in‑flight experiences. From pioneering digital audio and lighting systems to uniting with STG Aerospace and ALTO Aviation under one brand, we continue to lead the way in cabin systems integration for business and commercial aircraft.

Join us as we shape the future of aviation where lighting, entertainment, safety, and audio come together to elevate every journey.

We are a team of engineers, innovators, creators, and problem solvers who are passionate about building smarter solutions for the aviation industry.

Through the combined strengths of our…