Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Autonomous UAV Systems

Fruition Group US; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fruition Group US is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, integration, and testing of long-range aircraft mechanical systems from concept through flight testing, ensuring performance, reliability, and manufacturability. You will develop detailed NX CAD models, assemblies, and installation drawings, apply design for manufacturability principles, and collaborate with manufacturing to scale production.

This is a hands-on role that shapes next-generation autonomous aircraft.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of mechanical design and integration experience.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (NX preferred).
• Familiarity with PLM systems (Teamcenter or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, drafting standards, and structural analysis fundamentals.
• Understanding of machining, sheet metal, and composite manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, integration, and testing of aircraft mechanical systems, including flight controls, landing gear, fuel systems, and other subsystems
• Create detailed CAD models, assemblies, and installation drawings
• Apply design for manufacturability (DFM) principles to enable rapid scaling of mechanical systems
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are producible at scale
• Oversee fabrication, assembly, and testing of mechanical subsystems
• Conduct engineering analyses and document results
• Support prototype build, integration, and flight testing, troubleshooting as needed
• Continuously iterate on designs to improve performance, reliability, and ease of production

Skills

Mechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Design optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Fruition Group US is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, integration, and testing of long-range aircraft mechanical systems from concept through flight testing, ensuring performance, reliability, and manufacturability. You will develop detailed NX CAD models, assemblies, and installation drawings, apply design for manufacturability principles, and collaborate with manufacturing to scale production.

This is a hands-on role that shapes next-generation autonomous aircraft.