AeroMechanical Design Engineer - Small Electric UAV

Knightwerx; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Scottsdale, Arizona is seeking a skilled AeroMech engineer. This role involves working on the design and development of small unmanned electric aircraft, requiring over 5 years of experience in similar fields. You will collaborate with a team of engineers to create and test aircraft components. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in engineering and expertise in CAD, lightweight design, and materials selection, ensuring innovation and reliability in aircraft development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience developing small unmanned, electric aircraft or similar field.
• Demonstrated ability to design and produce lightweight aircraft components.
• Some familiarity with cross-discipline terminology and concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist aeromechanical team in the design and development of a small unmanned aircraft airframe.
• Contribute to airframe design, including component layout, weight and balance.
• Develop aircraft component concepts for trade studies.

Skills

CAD

Solidworks

Lightweight aircraft component design

RC building and flying

Fabrication through machining

Composites design

Aerodynamic analysis

Structural analysis

Communication

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Job description

A leading aerospace company in Scottsdale, Arizona is seeking a skilled AeroMech engineer. This role involves working on the design and development of small unmanned electric aircraft, requiring over 5 years of experience in similar fields. You will collaborate with a team of engineers to create and test aircraft components. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in engineering and expertise in CAD, lightweight design, and materials selection, ensuring innovation and reliability in aircraft development.