Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Rugged Drone Defense

Allencontrolsystems; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

ACS Equity Package

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Allen Control Systems is seeking a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer for their Drone Defense Turret Systems. The ideal candidate will have over 9 years of experience in mechanical design, strong expertise in electromechanical integration, and a solid understanding of MIL‑STD‑810 standards for military-grade systems.

The role involves designing robust mechanical systems, performing simulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product reliability and effectiveness. Competitive salary and an extensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in mechanical design, including expertise in electromechanical integration.
• Experience conducting Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Modal Analysis, and Thermal Analysis.
• Strong understanding of MIL‑STD‑810 requirements for mechanical durability.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems that meet MIL‑STD‑810 specifications.
• Perform mechanical simulations (FEA, modal, vibration, thermal).
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate electromechanical components.
• Lead structural integrity testing and analysis.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electromechanical integration

Structural analysis

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Robotics experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

SolidWorks

CATIA

Creo

Job description

Allen Control Systems is seeking a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer for their Drone Defense Turret Systems. The ideal candidate will have over 9 years of experience in mechanical design, strong expertise in electromechanical integration, and a solid understanding of MIL‑STD‑810 standards for military-grade systems.

The role involves designing robust mechanical systems, performing simulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product reliability and effectiveness. Competitive salary and an extensive benefits package are offered.