Aeronautical Engineer | Meadowlark Aircraft

Meadowlark Aircraft’s () Systems Engineering Group is seeking a motivated and skilled aeronautical engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will contribute to the design, simulation, and optimization of custom uncrewed aircraft systems. Your work will span airframe design, aerodynamic modeling, structural analysis, and performance testing—supporting both new product development and continuous improvements to existing platforms. Candidates with strong foundations in both theoretical aerodynamics and applied engineering methods will thrive in this hands-on role, contributing directly to the development of next-generation VTOL aircraft for commercial and government clients.

Located in Grand Forks, ND—the epicenter of the drone industry—Meadowlark designs, manufactures, and markets customizable (bespoke) unmanned aerial systems. We focus on long-endurance, mid-size vertical take-off-and-landing (VTOL) solutions and offer a comprehensive array of products and services that span the entire aircraft production and maintenance lifecycle. We value professional integrity, teamwork, execution, growth, persistence, and agility in our staff.

Meadowlark offers a competitive salary, stock options, 401(k) match, health insurance reimbursement, most Federal holidays, and flexible “as-needed” paid time off.

• Design, simulation, and optimization of custom uncrewed aircraft systems.
• Airframe design, aerodynamic modeling, and structural analysis.
• Performance testing and support for new product development and continuous improvements to existing platforms.
• Collaborate with Meadowlark’s design, systems, and manufacturing teams to refine and test performance models.

• Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics (or anticipated by Spring 2025).
• Familiar with airframe design principles and aerospace engineering best practices.
• Experience with—or a demonstrated aptitude to master—computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools.
• Experience with—or a demonstrated aptitude to master—airfoil stress simulations and structural analysis.
• Excellent technical comprehension and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with design, systems, and manufacturing teams to refine and test performance models.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial work environment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and must successfully pass a background check and drug testing for prohibited substances as defined by Federal regulations.
• Willingness to relocate to Grand Forks, North Dakota. Resume or cover letter should clearly reflect these requirements.