Drone Manufacturing Engineer II

Leonardo DRS, Inc. • Germantown, MD

12d • $108,618 - $119,480 • Onsite

About The Position

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their growing UAV production team on-site in Germantown, MD. This role will lead the effort to set up manufacturing for UAVs, including making work instructions, setting up production lines, and creating test procedures. The position will also provide support for the development and maintenance of the current UAV fleet used for testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing or related engineering field
• 2+ years of experience
• Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
• Familiarity with 3D printing, electronics assembly, and general manufacturing processes
• Experience with aerospace, defense, or UAV manufacturing
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ITAR controlled products or defense manufacturing
• Experience with design, build, and fly of small UAVs
• Familiarity with setting up and tuning flight controller parameters (ArduPilot, PX4, Betaflight)
• FAA Part 107 certified
• Active U.S. security clearance (Secret or higher); candidates without a clearance may be considered

Responsibilities

• Design processes for the manufacturing of UAV components and assemblies
• Develop and maintain production workflows, bills of materials, and work instructions
• Oversee assembly, integration, and testing of UAV systems
• Ensure compliance with FAA, DoD, or commercial regulatory requirements
• Manage quality control
• Collaborate with R&D to transition prototypes to production

Benefits

• comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
• paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
• parental leave benefits
• tuition reimbursement
• professional development support
• life and disability insurance coverage
• company contribution to a health savings account
• telemedicine
• legal insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
• flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
• competitive vacation
• health/emergency leave
• paid parental leave
• community service hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level