Unmanned Systems Mechanical Engineer – Launch & Recovery

Endurion; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Endurion is looking for a Mechanical Engineer in Norfolk, VA, to work on integrating systems and creating solutions for unmanned systems. The position requires a B.S. in engineering and at least 3 years of hands-on experience.

Responsibilities include designing launch mechanisms, analyzing design problems, and working in shop environments with power tools. Ideal candidates should have expertise in CAD and knowledge of aviation principles.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on professional experience.
• Extensive knowledge of unmanned systems and electric propulsion.
• Engineer must be comfortable working in a shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Integrate systems for unmanned systems launch and recovery.
• Design and develop launch mechanisms considering stability.
• Analyze design problems related to performance optimization.

Skills

Knowledge of aviation principles

Expertise in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Rhino)

Hands-on manufacturing experience

Thermal management and vibration mitigation

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Robotics/Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

CNC machine

3D printing technologies (FDM, SLS, SLA)

Job description

Endurion is looking for a Mechanical Engineer in Norfolk, VA, to work on integrating systems and creating solutions for unmanned systems. The position requires a B.S. in engineering and at least 3 years of hands-on experience.

Responsibilities include designing launch mechanisms, analyzing design problems, and working in shop environments with power tools. Ideal candidates should have expertise in CAD and knowledge of aviation principles.