Mechanical Engineer, UAS — Lightweight Aircraft Design

DZYNE Technologies; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

DZYNE Technologies in Irvine, CA, seeks a Mechanical Engineer, UAS to design airframe structures and mechanical assemblies for unmanned aircraft systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams from concept through build and test.

You will create detailed CAD models and drawings using SolidWorks, apply design-for-manufacturing principles, and support fabrication and flight testing to ensure lightweight, robust hardware.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 4+ years of mechanical engineering experience in aerospace, robotics, or electromechanical systems.
• Experience creating production-ready drawings and CAD models.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with manufacturing and test teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop airframe structures, mechanical components, and assemblies for unmanned aircraft systems.
• Integrate mechanical, electrical, propulsion, and avionics subsystems within defined aircraft volumes.
• Create detailed CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings that meet quality and configuration standards.
• Apply mechanical engineering fundamentals to support sizing, basic structural assessment, tolerance considerations, and design trade studies.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to incorporate design-for-manufacturing principles and ensure efficient, repeatable builds.
• Support fabrication, assembly, ground testing, and flight testing through hands-on troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Incorporate feedback from testing, integration, and production into iterative design improvements.
• Work effectively with cross-functional engineering teams and communicate technical status clearly

Skills

Mechanical design

GD&T

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

DZYNE Technologies in Irvine, CA, seeks a Mechanical Engineer, UAS to design airframe structures and mechanical assemblies for unmanned aircraft systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams from concept through build and test.

You will create detailed CAD models and drawings using SolidWorks, apply design-for-manufacturing principles, and support fabrication and flight testing to ensure lightweight, robust hardware.