Field UAV Mechanical Engineer – Integration & Prototyping

Auterion; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Stock Options

Unlimited PTO

Health Insurance (includes dental &amp

Vision)

Medical flex spending

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan - 401k with company

Enhanced maternity & paternity lea

Job summary

Auterion seeks a Forward Deployed Engineer to implement and integrate drone technology within customer systems, focusing on mechanical integration, design adaptation, and field deployment.

You will combine hands-on design with customer-facing project delivery, using CAD/rapid prototyping and on-site validation to ensure robust, scalable UAV solutions. Willingness to travel internationally and US citizenship for clearances is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 3+ years of mechanical engineering experience, preferably in robotics, aerospace, UAVs, or similar hardware-focused fields.
• Proficient with CAD tools (SolidWorks, Fusion 360) and rapid prototyping.
• Hands-on fabrication and assembly experience (3D printing, machining, soldering, wiring).
• Experience integrating sensors, payloads, and embedded hardware into mechanical systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills for field-level issues.

Responsibilities

• Execute the mechanical integration of Auterion’s hardware and UAV systems into customer platforms, including structural design and payload integration.
• Design, develop, and iterate mechanical components using CAD and rapid prototyping techniques.
• Support on-site deployments, testing, and validation of UAV systems; troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Serve as primary technical contact for mechanical topics with customers.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, and product teams for seamless integration.
• Develop and maintain integration guides, drawings, and assembly instructions.
• Support end-to-end implementation of Auterion’s technology in customer applications.

Skills

Customer-facing

Problem-solving

Cross-functional

Project delivery

Travel-ready

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

3D Printing

Machining

Soldering

Wiring

Job description

Auterion seeks a Forward Deployed Engineer to implement and integrate drone technology within customer systems, focusing on mechanical integration, design adaptation, and field deployment.

You will combine hands-on design with customer-facing project delivery, using CAD/rapid prototyping and on-site validation to ensure robust, scalable UAV solutions. Willingness to travel internationally and US citizenship for clearances is required.