Engineer - High Speed Unmanned Aircraft

Griffon Aerospace•Madison, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Griffon Aerospace, a leader in the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) industry, is seeking a talented Engineer to support our high-speed aerial target and unmanned aircraft product lines. This role suits a well-rounded engineer to be comfortable working across the full breadth of a UAV, airframe, propulsion, avionics, and electrical systems, rather than staying confined to a single discipline. Experience with turbine engines is a strong plus. This role is based in Madison, AL.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Strong fundamentals in at least one of: propulsion, aerodynamics/structures, or avionics/electrical systems, with willingness to work across all three
Ability to work hands-on across disciplines in a fast-paced small business environment
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
ABILITY TO OBTAIN SECURITY CLEARANCE Yes, ability to gain and maintain a Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with turbines or jet engines strongly preferred
Broad, hands-on exposure to multiple aspects of UAVs, airframe/structures, propulsion, avionics, and electrical systems, rather than a single specialty
CAD and engineering analysis tool experience
Hands-on fabrication, integration, or test experience with high-speed or high-performance vehicles (UAS, RC aircraft, FSAE, rocketry, or similar)

Responsibilities

Support design, integration, and test of high-speed unmanned aircraft across airframe, propulsion, avionics, and electrical disciplines
Support propulsion system integration, including turbine/jet engine installation, fuel systems, and performance analysis
Support aerodynamic, structural, and systems-level trade studies for high-speed airframe designs
Support integration and troubleshooting of avionics, flight control, and electrical power systems on high-speed airframes
Work across mechanical, electrical, and software teams to integrate propulsion, avionics, and airframe subsystems into a complete aircraft
Support ground and flight testing, data reduction, and design iteration across all aircraft subsystems
Partner with production and quality to resolve design-for-manufacturing issues