UAV Mechanical Engineer — Airframe & Field-Ready Design

Frost Unmanned AB; Stenungsunds kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Frost Unmanned AB in Sweden is seeking an engineer to turn our fixed-wing UAV from design into a rugged, field-ready product. You will own the mechanical side of the platform, shaping structure, layout, integration, and durability in real operations.

Join a small, on-site team in Stora Höga, Stenungsund, moving from R&D into serial delivery. You will guide CAD design, define aero-structural requirements, and translate simulation results into robust, manufacturable solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Hands-on mechanical engineering experience, ideally with UAVs or high-performance systems.
• Strong CAD skills for lightweight structures and complex assemblies.
• Some understanding of aerodynamics and structural loads to set requirements.
• 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 for the platform and verify results with external simulation partners.
• Turn simulation data into design decisions on strength, weight, performance, and manufacturability.
• Select, source, and integrate propulsion, fuel systems, and 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 documentation for subcontractors.

Skills

CAD skills

Lightweight design

Aerospace background

Production know-how

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Frost Unmanned AB in Sweden is seeking an engineer to turn our fixed-wing UAV from design into a rugged, field-ready product. You will own the mechanical side of the platform, shaping structure, layout, integration, and durability in real operations.

Join a small, on-site team in Stora Höga, Stenungsund, moving from R&D into serial delivery. You will guide CAD design, define aero-structural requirements, and translate simulation results into robust, manufacturable solutions.