Lead UAV Mechanical Engineer: Build Field-Ready Platforms

Frost Unmanned AB; Stora Höga; On-site; SEK 650,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Frost Unmanned AB is seeking an experienced mechanical/ aerospace engineer to turn designs into rugged, field-ready hardware for fixed-wing UAVs and USVs. You will own the mechanical platform, including structure, layout, integration, and field performance, with direct influence on design decisions from day one.

You will lead CAD design for airframes, set requirements, and work with external simulators to verify results, while ensuring manufacturability and end-user readiness.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Several years of hands-on mechanical engineering experience.
• Strong CAD skills for lightweight structures and complex assemblies.
• Understanding of aerodynamics and structural loads to set requirements and challenge simulations.
• Experience taking designs from prototype to production.
• Eligible to pass Swedish security vetting.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAD design of airframe structures, mechanical assemblies, and component layouts.
• Set aerodynamic and structural requirements and verify results with external simulation partners.
• Turn simulation data into design decisions on strength, weight, performance, and manufacturability.
• Select, source, and integrate components and subsystems (propulsion, fuel, payloads).
• Design for the end user: unpacking, assembly, and field readiness.
• Own the mechanical interface between the UAV and the pneumatic launcher.
• Support mechanical work on the USV platform.
• Take designs through prototyping, testing, and production with drawings for subcontractors.

Skills

CAD design

UAV knowledge

Aerodynamics awareness

Prototype-to-production

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Frost Unmanned AB is seeking an experienced mechanical/ aerospace engineer to turn designs into rugged, field-ready hardware for fixed-wing UAVs and USVs. You will own the mechanical platform, including structure, layout, integration, and field performance, with direct influence on design decisions from day one.

You will lead CAD design for airframes, set requirements, and work with external simulators to verify results, while ensuring manufacturability and end-user readiness.