Mechanical Engineer, UAS
About The Position
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop airframe structures and mechanical assemblies for unmanned aircraft systems. This role involves creating robust, lightweight components, integrating subsystems within defined aircraft volumes, and supporting the full lifecycle from concept through build and test. Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will contribute to detailed mechanical design, component packaging, and production‑ready documentation. Candidates should be comfortable collaborating closely with manufacturing and test personnel to ensure designs are practical, efficient to build, and aligned with performance and reliability goals. This position offers the opportunity to apply strong mechanical fundamentals, hands‑on problem solving, and design-for-manufacturing principles to drive high‑quality hardware into prototype and production environments.
Requirements
- 4+ years of mechanical engineering experience in aerospace, robotics, or electromechanical systems.
- Proficiency with 3D CAD tools for part and assembly design (SolidWorks preferred).
- Experience generating production‑ready mechanical drawings and documentation.
- Understanding of structural behavior, mechanical design principles, and lightweight component design.
- Familiarity with GD&T and engineering drawing standards.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a multi‑disciplinary environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with DFM, DFA, or production-oriented mechanical design practices.
- Background working with composite or lightweight metallic structures.
- Hands‑on experience supporting prototype hardware builds, mechanical integration, or test operations.
- Exposure to FEA tools or structural analysis workflows (expertise not required).
- Experience with unmanned aircraft, flight hardware, or other mission‑critical mechanical systems
Responsibilities
- Develop airframe structures, mechanical components, and assemblies for unmanned aircraft systems.
- Integrate mechanical, electrical, propulsion, and avionics subsystems within defined aircraft volumes.
- Create detailed CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings that meet quality and configuration standards.
- Apply mechanical engineering fundamentals to support sizing, basic structural assessment, tolerance considerations, and design trade studies.
- Collaborate with manufacturing to incorporate design-for-manufacturing principles and ensure efficient, repeatable builds.
- Support fabrication, assembly, ground testing, and flight testing through hands‑on troubleshooting and issue resolution.
- Incorporate feedback from testing, integration, and production into iterative design improvements.
- Work effectively with cross-functional engineering teams and communicate technical status clearly
Benefits
- Our benefits are DZYNE’ed for your overall health and financial wellness.
- DZYNE offers a comprehensive healthcare benefits package.
- Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE.
- DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays.
- Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401 (k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
