Aerial Target Mechanical Engineer - Design, Test & Launch

Griffon Aerospace; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and training from aerospace

Career growth opportunities

Project ownership

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Griffon Aerospace, based in Madison, Alabama, is seeking an Aerial Target Mechanical Engineer to support its unmanned aircraft product lines. This full-time role emphasizes design, analysis, and sustainment of fielded UAS and ground launch systems in a fast-paced, maker culture environment.

The ideal candidate will leverage CAD/FEA/CFD tools, work hands-on in a lab and production setting, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Basic understanding of aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, and materials.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work hands-on in a lab/production environment as well as at a desk.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, analysis, and sustainment of fielded unmanned aircraft systems and ground launch systems.
• Conduct engineering analyses using CAD/FEA/CFD tools to support fielded air vehicle and launcher hardware.
• Support integration of new or replacement components into fielded aircraft and launcher hardware.
• Support structural, thermal, and mechanical testing activities for air vehicles and launch systems.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and design presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in systems engineering, manufacturing, and testing.

Skills

CAD tools

Composite materials

FEA/CFD

UAS/Drone systems

Hands-on fabrication

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

ANSYS

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Griffon Aerospace, based in Madison, Alabama, is seeking an Aerial Target Mechanical Engineer to support its unmanned aircraft product lines. This full-time role emphasizes design, analysis, and sustainment of fielded UAS and ground launch systems in a fast-paced, maker culture environment.

The ideal candidate will leverage CAD/FEA/CFD tools, work hands-on in a lab and production setting, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and testing.