- Robot type
- Drone · Defense
- Location
- MoorparkCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Hardware
- Posted
- Sep 20, 2026
- Salary
- $66,500–$101,500 a year
Full-time
Mechanical Engineer I
Job description
Summary The Mechanical Engineer I is part of a design team focused on the development of the next generation UAV systems and their subsystems. This will include all levels and facets of design from conceptual clear through the detailed design and will include building and testing of these systems. Examples of development tasks include:
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Job responsibilities
- Designs structural components, electro-mechanical design, payload mechanical design, ground equipment mechanical design, launching systems, flight control actuators integration, thermal analysis, prototype hardware…
- Design work shall be accomplished using CAD tools (SolidWorks), simulation tools (SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS), and rapid prototyping techniques (3D printing, etc.)
- Other duties include: developing manufacturing drawings and bills of materials for components and assemblies using industry drafting standards, supporting design reviews, assisting project managers with the planning…
- Other duties as assigned
Job requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- 0-2 years of experience designing complex mechanical systems with demonstrated transition to hardware
- Experience in designing the following types of parts: machined parts, simple composite parts, plastic injection molded parts, sheet metal parts, wire assemblies, mechanical assemblies
- Hands-on building/prototyping experience as it pertains to lightweight miniature robotic systems or similar
- Experience designing electro-mechanical systems with thermodynamic constraints
- Demonstrated competence in mechanical engineering process and design/analysis tools
- Proven experience in creating engineering drawings in compliance with ASME Y14.100 Engineering Drawing Practices, Y14.5 Dimensioning and Tolerancing, and other applicable ASME Y14 series standards.
- Proficient at SolidWorks as well as office software such as MS Office