Mechanical Engineer

Heven AeroTech • Winchester, VA

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About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer – UAV Airframe & Systems Integration will establish U.S.-based ownership of the mechanical architecture, leading structural integration, payload mounting design, and airframe modifications to support domestic manufacturing and evolving customer requirements. This role ensures structural integrity, weight optimization, and manufacturability as the program transitions to Winchester.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• 3–7+ years of experience in UAV, aerospace, robotics, or electromechanical product environments with hands-on airframe integration responsibility.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and drawing creation (SolidWorks or comparable platform), including tolerance stack-ups and assembly management.
• Experience designing lightweight structural components, mounting systems, and enclosure solutions underweight and CG constraints.
• Working knowledge of vibration mitigation, thermal considerations, fastener selection, and material trade studies for flight hardware.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical integration issues during bench, ground, and flight testing.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field with focus on aerospace structures, lightweight design, materials, or structural dynamics

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical architecture development for new UAV platforms including frame topology, materials, structural load paths, and payload interface standards.
• Lead mechanical integration of payloads, sensors, and customer-driven modifications while maintaining weight, CG, and vibration constraints.
• Develop and revise 3D CAD models, drawings, and interface control documentation to support domestic production.
• Drive design-for-manufacturability (DFM) improvements in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering to reduce assembly time and variability.
• Perform structural assessments, tolerance stack-ups, and basic FEA-informed design decisions to validate modifications.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• retirement plans
• paid time off/sick
• additional protections such as critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage, and short- and long-term disability

What This Job Offers

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