Staff Mechanical Engineer

Young Community Developers • Portland, OR

1d • $180,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

DZYNE Technologies is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to support the design and development of mechanical components, assemblies, and subsystems for multiple Counter UAS and autonomous system programs. The role involves a broad range of mechanical design work, from initial concepts through detailed drawings, prototype builds, and design verification. The engineer will work with senior engineering leads to implement mechanical architectures, resolve integration issues, and support transition to production. The position is based on-site in Portland, Oregon. Defense industry experience, adaptability in a small-company environment, and familiarity with ruggedized systems are strongly preferred.

The role works across machining, injection molding, sheet metal, and composite structures, and collaborates with electrical, RF, embedded systems, and manufacturing teams. It also supports prototype builds, testing, supplier coordination, documentation, configuration control, and product lifecycle build support. A security clearance is not required but is highly desired. Travel is not required for daily activities, though quarterly travel is probable. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship, and must meet applicable U.S. export-control eligibility requirements.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of mechanical design experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, or related industries.
• Solid proficiency in CAD modeling and mechanical drafting.
• Hands-on experience designing for multiple manufacturing processes, including machining, molding, sheet metal, and rapid prototyping.
• Understanding of ruggedized electronics packaging, environmental considerations, and practical thermal and structural constraints.
• Comfort working in small teams with rapid iteration cycles.
• Bachelor's degree or above in a STEM field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; a bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is specified.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment visa sponsorship.
• Must meet applicable U.S. export-control eligibility requirements and compliance obligations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting DoD programs or working in military-focused environments.
• Background with autonomous systems, UAV platforms, RF-enabled hardware, or counter-UAS technologies.
• Familiarity with qualification testing, environmental requirements, and defense documentation standards.
• Experience in smaller engineering organizations, startups, or rapid prototyping programs.
• Ability to grow toward increased project leadership responsibilities.
• Security clearance; no clearance is required, but it is highly desired.
• SolidWorks experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical components, subassemblies, and enclosures for defense and counter-UAS systems.
• Create detailed CAD models, drawings, and documentation.
• Support design activities involving machined parts, injection-molded components, sheet metal, and composite structures.
• Perform tolerance analysis, basic structural evaluations, and thermal considerations with guidance from senior engineers.
• Collaborate with electrical, RF, embedded systems, and manufacturing teams to resolve integration challenges.
• Participate in prototype builds, test events, design reviews, and iterative improvement cycles.
• Assist with supplier coordination, material selection, and design-for-manufacturability recommendations.
• Maintain documentation and configuration control, and provide build support throughout product life cycles.
• Present and communicate project details to key stakeholders.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits package.
• Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with employer match and immediate vesting.
• Eligible for an annual bonus.

What This Job Offers

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