Senior Mechanical Engineer - Counter-UAS & Defense Systems

Advanced Technology Systems Company; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Technology Systems Company in Gilbert, AZ seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, integrate, and test Counter-UAS hardware. You will develop ruggedized sensor housings, deployable structures, and precision mechanisms for demanding defense environments.

Experience with MIL-STD-810/461, DFM/DFA, and field testing is valued. The role offers highly technical challenges, strong cross-disciplinary collaboration, and opportunities to influence the integration of advanced sensing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in defense, aerospace, or robotics.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, etc.)
• Understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and mechanical system design.
• Experience designing ruggedized hardware for outdoor or military environments.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD requirements (e.g., MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461)
• Ability to perform engineering analysis (FEA, thermal, vibration)

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for C-UAS platforms.
• Perform structural, thermal, and vibration analysis to ensure performance in demanding operational environments.
• Support integration of radar, RF, EO/IR, and kinetic/non-kinetic countermeasure systems into mobile and fixed platforms.
• Develop CAD models, detailed drawings, and technical documentation (using tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, or similar).
• Conduct tolerance stack-up analysis and ensure manufacturability (DFM/DFA).
• Collaborate with electrical, RF, embedded systems, and systems engineering teams for cross-disciplinary integration.
• Oversee prototype fabrication, assembly, and testing; troubleshoot mechanical issues and implement design improvements.
• Manage environmental considerations such as ingress protection (IP ratings), EMI shielding, and thermal dissipation.
• Support field testing and system deployment activities, including travel to test ranges or customer sites.
• Interface with vendors and manufacturing partners to ensure quality and cost targets are met.

Skills

Mechanical system integration

Thermal management

Structural and vibration analysis

Precision mechanism design

Cross-functional collaboration

Rapid prototyping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

CATIA

Job description

Advance Technology Systems Company in Gilbert, AZ seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, integrate, and test Counter-UAS hardware. You will develop ruggedized sensor housings, deployable structures, and precision mechanisms for demanding defense environments.

Experience with MIL-STD-810/461, DFM/DFA, and field testing is valued. The role offers highly technical challenges, strong cross-disciplinary collaboration, and opportunities to influence the integration of advanced sensing and