Senior Mechanical Engineer, UAV Systems & Innovation

Zone5Technologies; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation package

Comprehensive benefit package options

401k with company-match

4 weeks of paid time off

12 annual company holidays

Job summary

Zone5Technologies in Fort Walton Beach, FL is seeking a Mechanical Engineer V/VI for Unmanned Aircraft Systems. This senior role involves leading mechanical system design and development for UAVs, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to strategic oversight in UAS technologies.

The position demands a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and over 10 years experience in the field. A competitive compensation package and benefits including 401k, health insurance, and paid time off are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in engineering roles.
• Experience in UAV development, particularly aerospace applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of complex mechanical systems for UAVs.
• Oversee the development and testing of UAV prototypes.
• Conduct stress, strain, and fatigue analysis for UAV mechanical systems.
• Develop thermal systems for high-performance UAVs.
• Lead collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Drive research and development of advanced materials for UAV applications.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in CAD and mechanical design software

Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

Experience with design for manufacturability (DFMA)

Experience with finite element analysis (FEA)

Experience in fluid dynamics

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Zone5Technologies in Fort Walton Beach, FL is seeking a Mechanical Engineer V/VI for Unmanned Aircraft Systems. This senior role involves leading mechanical system design and development for UAVs, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to strategic oversight in UAS technologies.

The position demands a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and over 10 years experience in the field. A competitive compensation package and benefits including 401k, health insurance, and paid time off are offered.