UAV UAS Drone-Tech Aerospace Build and Design Engineer, Unique U.S. Co

Unique Hardware Software Systems Company in Major Growth Mode; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance offered

Very competitive compensation

Job summary

Unique Hardware Software Systems Company in Major Growth Mode is seeking a senior aerospace engineer for a newly created role in drone technology. The candidate will lead airframe architecture, propulsion, avionics integration, and flight dynamics development to optimize endurance and performance.

The position requires 5+ years of experience, work in a collaborative environment, and involvement in regulatory compliance and safety documentation.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in aerospace engineering or a related field.
• Experience designing and optimizing airframes (fixed-wing, multirotor, or VTOL).
• Familiarity with airworthiness standards and certification processes.

Skills

Airframe Architecture

Aerodynamics

Flight Dynamics

GNC

Avionics Integration

Propulsion Systems

CFD

FEA

HITL Testing

Flight Testing

Regulatory Compliance

Safety

Education

Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

Newly Created Role with an Award Winning Drone-Tech Firm. Bright and Collaborative, Unique and Interesting Projects surrounding a Market Niche Drone Technology. Five or More Years of Experience is Required.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Airframe Architecture & Aerodynamics: Design and optimize fixed-wing, multirotor, or VTOL geometries for maximum endurance, payload capacity, and aerodynamic efficiency.
• Flight Dynamics & GNC: Develop and tune Guidance, Navigation, and Control algorithms to guarantee flight stability, obstacle avoidance, and precise autonomous navigation.
• Avionics & Sensor Integration: Direct the selection and integration of flight controllers, IMUs, GPS/GNSS, LiDAR, and payload instrumentation.
• Propulsion & Power Systems: Evaluate and optimize motor, propeller, ESC, and battery or hybrid powertrain configurations for peak flight performance.
• Simulation & Structural Analysis: Perform Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) testing to validate designs.
• Flight Testing & Telemetry Analysis: Lead ground and flight test campaigns to validate airworthiness, troubleshoot in-flight anomalies, and expand operating limits.
• Regulatory Compliance & Safety: Ensure vehicle designs meet civil aviation airworthiness standards (e.g., FAA Part 107/135) and prepare technical certification documentation.

Qualifications

• An Advanced Degree in AeroSpace Engineering or a related field is preferred.

Benefits and Compensation

• Very Competitive Compensation and Benefits, Relocation Assistance is Offered,

Company Description

Constantly updating our technology to meet the demands of our clients in numerous industries; Experiencing a Major Demand for our unique offering; Profitable and Stable; Managerial Culture towards using the best available technology; Busy Company with a Recession Resistant Business Model.

Constantly updating our technology to meet the demands of our clients in numerous industries; Experiencing a Major Demand for our unique offering; Profitable and Stable; Managerial Culture towards using the best available technology; Busy Company with a Recession Resistant Business Model.