Mechanical Engineer

Flight Wave, a subsidiary of Red Cat Holdings, is looking to fill a Mechanical Engineer position. We are a dynamic and growing drone technology company focused on the manufacturing of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS drones) for use in defense, public safety, and other government security  this role, you will be responsible for designing, prototyping, fabricating, testing, and integrating a range of mechanical systems into flight hardware and ground control systems.

The ideal candidate will have a background in mechanical design of drones and/or multi-axis camera gimbals in high volume production applications.

Location

Note:

The role will start in Carson, but the office is expected to move to the Torrance area in Q1 2026.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Essential functions of a job that are crucial to its purpose and must be performed regularly. They are the fundamental tasks that an employee must be able to carry out, with or without reasonable accommodation, and are central to defining the role's purpose.

Design electromechanical systems for UAS platforms using Solid Works Prototype , test, and refine designs, preparing them for scalable manufacturing

Develop and build production tools, fixtures, and automation jigs to support manufacturing operations

Manage engineering drawings, revisions, and documentation throughout the product lifecycle

Maintain and organize product data within the PDMS, ensuring accuracy and traceability

Identify, evaluate, and qualify new vendors and manufacturing partners

Create assembly procedures, inspection and test procedures, test reports, and product requirements documentation

Participate directly in the NPI process, including hands‑on hardware builds and system bring‑up Contribute to the design, build, and flight testing of advanced drone platforms

Required Qualifications
- The following qualifications are required for any position:

Education:

Minimum education (e.g., Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field).

Experience:

Required years of relevant experience (e.g., 5+ yrs project management or sales).

Skills:

Key skills for success:
Proficiency with tools. Strong communication and teamwork.

Certifications:

Any certifications needed or preferred (e.g., PMP, Lean Six Sigma).Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
3+ years of industry experience in a design-focused engineering role.

Demonstrated excellence in problem-solving, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
3+ years of hands-on experience with Solid Works or comparable CAD platforms (e.g., NX, Creo, AutoCAD).Proven ability to drive system-level architecture decisions and support full lifecycle product development through strong systems engineering principles.

Proven ability to perform FEA analysis, including modal, thermal and aerodynamic analysis.

Proven experience designing for high-rate production, including rapid prototyping and new product development.

Additional Desired Qualifications
- The requirements below are desired knowledge, skills and/or abilities we desire but not required.

Experience with BLDC motor system design, integration, and validation

Proficiency in PCB layout, design, and component placement for electromechanical systems

Background in flexible PCB design and reliable cable routing for dynamic or motion‑critical assemblies

Industry experience in robotics, UAVs/drones, autonomous systems, or similar hardware‑driven environments

Familiarity with camera modules, imaging systems, and optical component integration

Experience collaborating with electrical engineering teams to support PCBA layout, DFM/DFX, and production from a mechanical standpoint

Ability to develop microcontroller‑based tools or fixtures for testing, production support, or hardware bring‑up Knowledge of structural composite materials (carbon fiber, fiberglass) and related mold or tooling design

Experience performing or interpreting analyses such as thermal, aerodynamic, or transient vibration simulation

Understanding of composite layup processes and design for manufacturability in composite structures

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- The physical demands described here are…