Mechanical Design Engineer - Level 1
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer - Level 1
Location: Vineyard, UT
Type of Role: Full Time/ Direct Hire
POSITION OVERVIEW:The Mechanical Engineer Asc will support the engineering team in the design, development, integration, and improvement of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The role involves applying mechanical engineering principles to hardware development, testing, troubleshooting, and technical documentation throughout the product lifecycle. The engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative UAS technologies while ensuring performance, reliability, and program requirements are met.
RESPONSIBILITIESAND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Develop, test, and validate new and modified UAS designs.
- Troubleshoot system malfunctions to determine root cause and implement corrective actions.
- Create and maintain 3 D CATIA models, assemblies, installation drawings, system requirements, and performance specifications.
- Generate system requirements, conduct trade studies, and draft sub component and flight test plans.
- Coordinate with suppliers, integrated product teams, management, and customers to ensure design integrity and project success.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering (or related discipline) and 1-year relevant professional experience OR equivalent training and experience
- Experience in CAD/CAM tools such as Catia/3DX, Creo, or Solid Works
- Extensive laboratory experience using common engineering tools
- Proficiency in Visio, Excel, Word, and Mathcad
- Experience with configuration management tool(s) such as Enterprise Product Data Management (EPDM)
- Experience with and firm understanding of principles pertinent to small UAS or RC aircraft, their use cases, and operating environments and how those affect electrical design
- Desire to assume ownership of tasks and drive to closure quickly and efficiently
The Global Edge Consultants, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Edge Consultants, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered
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