Senior Mechanical Engineer, Autonomous Aircraft Systems

Skyways

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company in Austin is looking for a Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead the development of critical aircraft systems. This role involves ownership of complex hardware from concept to flight validation, driving integration across structures and systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and extensive experience in mechanical design and prototype builds. Strong collaboration skills and system level thinking are essential. Join us to shape the future of autonomous aviation!

Qualifications

  • Deep experience with mechanical design and structures.
  • Experience taking hardware from concept through build and testing.
  • Strong track record with prototype builds and hardware integration.

Responsibilities

  • Lead architecture and design of aircraft structures.
  • Drive system integration across various aircraft systems.
  • Mentor engineers and help define engineering standards.

Skills

Mechanical design
Subsystem integration
System level thinking
Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

A leading aerospace technology company in Austin is looking for a Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead the development of critical aircraft systems. This role involves ownership of complex hardware from concept to flight validation, driving integration across structures and systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and extensive experience in mechanical design and prototype builds. Strong collaboration skills and system level thinking are essential. Join us to shape the future of autonomous aviation!
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