Lead Mechanical Engineer, UAV Systems

Zone 5 Technologies; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 165,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

4 weeks of paid time off

12 annual holidays

Job summary

Zone 5 Technologies in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a senior Mechanical Engineer V/VI to lead the design and integration of advanced UAV mechanical systems, including airframes, propulsion, and payloads.

You will oversee prototyping, testing, and structural analysis, mentor junior engineers, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive cross‑functional collaboration with avionics, sensors, and software teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of complex mechanical systems for UAVs, including airframes, propulsion, and payload integration.

Skills

CAD expertise

GD&T knowledge

DFMA experience

FEA expertise

Aerodynamics knowledge

Analytical skills

Mentoring

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

DFMA tooling design

FEA software

CFD experience

Job description

Zone 5 Technologies in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a senior Mechanical Engineer V/VI to lead the design and integration of advanced UAV mechanical systems, including airframes, propulsion, and payloads.

You will oversee prototyping, testing, and structural analysis, mentor junior engineers, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive cross‑functional collaboration with avionics, sensors, and software teams.