Senior Mechanical Engineer, UAS & Prototype Development

Robinson Unmanned; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Ascent AeroSystems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team. You will design, develop, and test mechanical components for rugged coaxial UAS platforms, collaborating with engineering and operations to meet design and build goals.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 7+ years of experience, and strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) with GD&T know-how. Experience in UAS or robotics is a plus, as is a Part 107 license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in mechanical engineering roles.
• Proficiency in CAD software and GD&T.
• Able to perform hand calculations for loaded structures.
• Familiarity with configuration management of parts and assemblies.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to UAS.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Create conceptual designs and prototypes from customer requirements and specifications.
• Create validation and verification tests and document results.
• Formulate product roadmaps from prototype to production at scale.
• Redesign parts for improved manufacturability (e.g., machining to injection molding).
• Analyze structures to reduce mass and optimize performance.
• Draft production documentation like drawings, test plans, and assembly instructions.
• Provide technical support during manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Troubleshoot nonconformances and implement corrective actions at scale.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet timelines and objectives.
• Contribute to RFPs, RFIs and other contract-related work.
• Maintain expert knowledge of products, specifications, capabilities, and lifecycle maintenance.
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in UAS technology.
• Help resolve customer technical support issues, including field travel for demos.

Skills

CAD proficiency

GD&T

Hand calculations

Configuration management

Communication

Teamwork

UAS standards

Authorized to work in US

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Ascent AeroSystems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team. You will design, develop, and test mechanical components for rugged coaxial UAS platforms, collaborating with engineering and operations to meet design and build goals.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 7+ years of experience, and strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) with GD&T know-how. Experience in UAS or robotics is a plus, as is a Part 107 license.