Senior UAV Mechanical Engineer - Lightweight Structures

Frost Unmanned AB; Bråland; On-site; SEK 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional growth

Competitive conditions

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Frost Unmanned AB is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Stora Höga, Sweden. This full-time, on-site position involves leading the CAD design of lightweight structures for fixed-wing UAVs and contributing to innovative defense solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong background in mechanical design, particularly with UAVs and advanced CAD tools like Fusion 360. Join a small, dynamic team and make an impact on cutting-edge unmanned systems development.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in mechanical design, preferably within UAVs.
• Proven track record with CAD of lightweight structures.
• Ability to work independently and in a small, agile team.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAD design of lightweight structures and airframes.
• Optimize designs for strength and performance.
• Conduct simulations including structural analysis.
• Manage mechanical integration of subsystems.
• Prepare design reviews and documentation.
• Solve complex engineering challenges under tight schedules.

Skills

Advanced CAD modeling

Practical work with UAVs

Design for manufacturing

Lightweight structure design

Aerodynamics understanding

Structural simulations

Hands-on mechanical engineering

Education

BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Fusion 360

Job description

Frost Unmanned AB is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Stora Höga, Sweden. This full-time, on-site position involves leading the CAD design of lightweight structures for fixed-wing UAVs and contributing to innovative defense solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong background in mechanical design, particularly with UAVs and advanced CAD tools like Fusion 360. Join a small, dynamic team and make an impact on cutting-edge unmanned systems development.