Mechanical Engineer, Drone Systems & Flight Hardware

Flightwave Inc.; Torrance, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

FlightWave is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, prototype, test, and integrate electromechanical systems into flight hardware and ground control systems for UAS platforms. You will contribute to multi-axis gimbal and drone payloads in high-volume production contexts.

The role starts in Carson, CA, with an anticipated move to Torrance, CA in Q1 2026. Candidates should have a solid background in mechanical design, CAD (SolidWorks), and hands-on fabrication and verification of hardware

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• 3+ years of design-focused engineering experience.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• 3+ years hands-on experience with SolidWorks or comparable CAD tools.
• Proven ability to drive system-level architecture decisions and product development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design electromechanical systems for UAS platforms using SolidWorks.
• Prototype, test, and refine designs for scalable manufacturing.
• Develop production tools, fixtures, and automation jigs for manufacturing.
• Manage engineering drawings, revisions, and documentation throughout the lifecycle.
• Lead hands-on hardware builds and system bring-up during NPI.

Skills

FEA analysis

Systems engineering

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Creo

AutoCAD

Job description

FlightWave is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, prototype, test, and integrate electromechanical systems into flight hardware and ground control systems for UAS platforms. You will contribute to multi-axis gimbal and drone payloads in high-volume production contexts.

The role starts in Carson, CA, with an anticipated move to Torrance, CA in Q1 2026. Candidates should have a solid background in mechanical design, CAD (SolidWorks), and hands-on fabrication and verification of hardware