UAV Mechanical Engineer — Flight Structures & DFMA

Swift Engineering, Inc; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance - 100% covered for Employees

Dental Insurance - 100% covered for Employees

Life Insurance - 100% covered by company

401k with company match

Generous holiday calendar

16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave

Family Planning & Parenting Support

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in San Clemente is seeking an experienced UAV Mechanical Engineer to design and develop structures for unmanned aerial vehicle platforms. The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, at least 5 years of related experience, and expertise in SolidWorks. This role focuses on creating mechanical designs, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring manufacturability. Competitive salary range is $130,000 to $150,000 with generous benefits and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UAV-related experience or aerospace experience.
• Strong experience designing mechanisms and structural components.
• Familiarity with composite materials and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical structures and mechanisms for UAV platforms.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and drawings using SolidWorks.
• Collaborate with various engineering teams.

Skills

Hands-on design experience

Understanding of composite structures

Proficiency in SolidWorks

Familiarity with 3-D printing techniques

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

A leading aerospace company in San Clemente is seeking an experienced UAV Mechanical Engineer to design and develop structures for unmanned aerial vehicle platforms. The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, at least 5 years of related experience, and expertise in SolidWorks. This role focuses on creating mechanical designs, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring manufacturability. Competitive salary range is $130,000 to $150,000 with generous benefits and a dynamic work environment.