Mechanical Engineer, Unmanned Systems & Payload Integration

SkyBridge Tactical, LLC; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Bonuses and Recognition Programs

Professional Development and Training

Family Leave

Job summary

SkyBridge Tactical, LLC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, model, fabricate, integrate, and evaluate mechanical solutions for unmanned systems. The role focuses on adapting platforms for payloads, sensors, and mission technologies, requiring collaboration with software engineers and Gov stakeholders.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s in Mechanical/Robotics/Aeronautical Engineering and at least three years of hands-on experience, plus an active Secret clearance with TS/SCI

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Robotics, Aeronautical Engineering or related field.
• At least three years of hands-on professional experience.
• Active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.
• Recent experience with Group 1 or Group 2 unmanned systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate mechanical systems, structures, and components for unmanned systems.
• Develop solutions for launch, recovery, transport, operation, and sustainment of platforms.
• Create 3D models, fabrication drawings, prototypes, and production-ready designs using CAD tools.
• Model and analyze components with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Rhino, or similar software.
• Evaluate materials for strength, weight, durability, thermal, and manufacturability.
• Coordinate with software engineers, technicians, operators, and stakeholders throughout development.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD modeling

Systems integration

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Robotics, Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Rhino

Job description

SkyBridge Tactical, LLC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, model, fabricate, integrate, and evaluate mechanical solutions for unmanned systems. The role focuses on adapting platforms for payloads, sensors, and mission technologies, requiring collaboration with software engineers and Gov stakeholders.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s in Mechanical/Robotics/Aeronautical Engineering and at least three years of hands-on experience, plus an active Secret clearance with TS/SCI