UAV​/Advanced Mechanical Engineer

UAV/Advanced Mechanical Engineer

Work with other engineers to design, build, and test the UAV. Assemble UAVs to prepare for flight testing. Perform engine bench testing to ensure engines are ready for flight testing. Interface with the Lead Designer and Senior Technical Engineer on a daily basis. Perform flight ready verification of the UAV.

Rapid research, design, and prototyping changes. UAV flight experience. Move from R&D to production ready design.

Team player. Mechanical Engineering experience. Experience designing UAVs or small, lightweight aircraft. Hands-on experience assembling prototype systems. Design expertise in Creo Design Advanced. Proficiency with drawings per ASME Y14.100. Proficiency with GD&T per ASME Y14.5. MS Office products experience. Atlassian Suite experience.

Experienced with Creo Parametric. Experienced with AoA, LOB, prop pitch, thermodynamics, etc. Experienced with small engine aircraft. Experienced with Ardupilot or MAVLink. Experience with DFM and DFA for machined, injection molded, and sheet metal parts. Experienced with analysis and design of UAVs. Able to lead ME and EE at all levels of experience. The innate ability to build your design in a lab and successfully complete a flight.

An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development. Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security. Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule). Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more.

This position is on-site. While on-site, you will be part of the Manassas, VA facility.