Mechanical Design Engineer: Defense Robotics & UAV Systems

Nbutexas; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Quarterly bonus

Relocation assistance

Healthcare benefits

401(k) match

Unmanned vehicle work

Job summary

Nbutexas in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop mechanical components from concept to production for unmanned vehicle and defense systems. You will create NX CAD models, perform prototype testing, and drive design improvements in collaboration with manufacturing and cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years in relevant industries, with experience in ANSYS for structural analysis and ITAR compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of mechanical design experience in motorsports, defense, military, or automotive.
• Strong experience with 3D CAD software (NX preferred).
• Experience using ANSYS or similar FEA software for structural analysis.
• Experience designing products from concept through manufacturing.
• Prototype development, testing, and design validation experience.
• Strong understanding of structural design, load paths, and mechanical systems.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills in a collaborative engineering environment.
• Must be eligible to work on ITAR-regulated programs (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or U.S. Person)

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems from concept through production.
• Create 3D models, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings using NX CAD or similar software.
• Develop prototypes, conduct testing, and implement design improvements based on test results.
• Perform structural analysis and support lightweight mechanical design using FEA tools such as ANSYS.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing to ensure designs are practical, reliable, and manufacturable.
• Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate mechanical systems into advanced vehicle platforms.
• Support product validation, troubleshooting, and continuous product improvement.
• Interface with customers and government stakeholders to support technical discussions, testing, and product implementation] ,

Skills

Mechanical design

Prototyping

Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX CAD

ANSYS

Job description

Nbutexas in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop mechanical components from concept to production for unmanned vehicle and defense systems. You will create NX CAD models, perform prototype testing, and drive design improvements in collaboration with manufacturing and cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years in relevant industries, with experience in ANSYS for structural analysis and ITAR compliance.