UAV Airframe Engineer – Prototype to Production

Powerus; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerus in the United States is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design airframe structures, mechanisms, and assemblies for unmanned platforms. You will own components from concept through analysis, prototype, test, and production release, balancing weight, strength, cost, and manufacturability.

You will work on the shop floor with manufacturing engineering and collaborate with aerodynamics and systems on vehicle-level trades.

Qualifications

• Must be located in the United States, within commuting distance of Charlotte, NC
• Degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Experience designing components and assemblies taken through to manufacture
• Strong CAD proficiency and command of GD&T and drawing practice
• Working knowledge of structural analysis and material selection
• Hands-on prototyping and test experience
• U.S. Person status required with ITAR/EAR access restrictions

Responsibilities

• Design airframe structures, housings, mounts, and mechanisms for unmanned aircraft
• Perform structural analysis and hand calculations, supported by FEA where warranted
• Own components from concept through prototype, qualification test, and production release
• Create and maintain detailed drawings, GD&T, and technical data packages
• Support design for manufacturability with manufacturing engineering and suppliers
• Build and test prototypes, including fixture design and instrumentation
• Participate in vehicle-level weight, balance, and configuration trades
• Investigate structural failures from test and field use and drive corrective design

Skills

CAD proficiency

GD&T

Drawing practice

Structural analysis

Prototyping

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

FEA

Job description

Powerus in the United States is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design airframe structures, mechanisms, and assemblies for unmanned platforms. You will own components from concept through analysis, prototype, test, and production release, balancing weight, strength, cost, and manufacturability.

You will work on the shop floor with manufacturing engineering and collaborate with aerodynamics and systems on vehicle-level trades.