Lead Aeromechanical Engineer, UAS Prototyping & Autonomy

AEVEX; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Job summary

AEVEX is seeking a Sr. Aeromechanical Engineer to lead a small agile team from napkin sketches to 1.0 prototype of autonomous systems. You will design, analyze, and test aircraft and powerplant components, applying solid mechanics, materials science, and advanced simulation tools.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 8+ years of progressive engineering experience, including leadership. Onsite with occasional travel; Top Secret/SCI clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in a progressive technical capacity within an engineering organization.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated understanding of metallic, plastic, and composite material properties and GD&T/ASME standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of UAS products and subsystems.
• Build and test prototype systems to validate designs.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to teammates and ensure schedule adherence.
• Perform FEA/CFD analyses and design for production.
• Interface with customers as ideas are communicated and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Design analysis

SolidWorks

GD&T

ASME

Leadership

Project coordination

Machined parts

Testing

FEA

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

AEVEX is seeking a Sr. Aeromechanical Engineer to lead a small agile team from napkin sketches to 1.0 prototype of autonomous systems. You will design, analyze, and test aircraft and powerplant components, applying solid mechanics, materials science, and advanced simulation tools.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 8+ years of progressive engineering experience, including leadership. Onsite with occasional travel; Top Secret/SCI clearance preferred.