Senior sUAS Hardware Design Lead

Mount Indie; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Indie is seeking a Lead Hardware Design Engineer with sUAS experience to provide technical leadership to the design engineering team across concept to sustainment. You will design hardware for airframes and components, guide engineers, create 3D models and manufacturing docs, and ensure performance, reliability, and cost targets while coordinating with cross-functional groups.

This is a senior, hands-on role requiring U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering field.
• 10–16 years of related experience in hardware design for uncrewed systems.
• Expertise with SolidWorks CAD and PDM for design control.
• Hands-on 3D modeling and rapid prototyping using additive manufacturing.
• Ability to balance performance, cost, and manufacturability across lifecycles.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in fast paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, integration, testing, and sustainment of hardware for sUAS.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians across product lifecycles.
• Create 3D models, assemblies, drawings, and manufacturing docs.
• Oversee documentation control and product configurations.
• Develop and execute hardware test plans and report results.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, systems, and manufacturing teams.
• Drive design reviews and continuous improvement across lifecycles.

Skills

Leadership

3D CAD

3D Modeling

Additive manufacturing

Prototype development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

Mount Indie is seeking a Lead Hardware Design Engineer with sUAS experience to provide technical leadership to the design engineering team across concept to sustainment. You will design hardware for airframes and components, guide engineers, create 3D models and manufacturing docs, and ensure performance, reliability, and cost targets while coordinating with cross-functional groups.

This is a senior, hands-on role requiring U.S.