UAV Mechanical Engineer

Swift Engineering • San Clemente, CA

3h • $130,000 - $150,000

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced UAV Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and integration of unmanned aerial vehicle structures and mechanisms. This role focuses on mechanical design, structural components, and manufacturable solutions for advanced UAV platforms.
The ideal candidate has strong hands-on design experience, a solid understanding of composite structures, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
Salary: $130,000 to $150,000

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of UAV-related experience or experience in aerospace or similar high-performance systems
• Strong experience designing mechanisms and structural components
• Familiar with 3-D printing techniques
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for mechanical design and documentation
• Familiarity with composite materials and composite manufacturing processes
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Experience with composite airframes and lightweight structures
• Familiarity with UAV integration, ground testing, and flight test support
• Experience with aerospace materials, fasteners, and structural bonding techniques
• Knowledge of structural testing and validation methods

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical structures and mechanisms for UAV platforms
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and drawings using SolidWorks
• Design airframe components, mounts, mechanisms, and structural assemblies
• Support composite structure design, including material selection and layup concepts
• Work closely with manufacturing to ensure design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA)
• Collaborate with aerodynamics, electrical, avionics, and systems engineering teams
• Support structural analysis, tolerance analysis, and design trade studies
• Assist with prototype builds, ground testing, and flight testing
• Perform troubleshooting and iterative design improvements based on test results
• Maintain mechanical documentation and configuration control

Benefits

• 9/80 Schedule
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance - 100% covered for Employees
• Dental Insurance - 100% covered for Employees
• Life Insurance - 100% covered by Swift, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• 401k with company match
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.

What This Job Offers

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