In this role, you'll lead and contribute to the development of complex, mission-critical technologies while guiding a talented team to deliver at a high level. Blending hands-on technical work with leadership, you'll help drive innovation, solve challenging problems, and bring cutting-edge systems from concept to reality.

Functional Excellence:

Directly contribute to the design, analysis, and integration of mechanical systems and subsystems for V-BAT aircraft and ground support equipment, including payload integrations, avionics packaging, harnessing and connector selection, transport structures, and launch & recovery systems.

Establish and improve pragmatic mechanical engineering standards, templates, specifications, and best practices that increase design quality, reduce rework, and enable faster iteration.

Own mechanical engineering deliverables across the product lifecycle,from early concept and prototyping through test, production, and field support,with a bias toward execution and delivery.

Own failure mode analysis and reliability modeling for mechanical systems, establish lightweight, repeatable practices (e.g., FMEA, fault trees) that proactively identify risks, reduce field failures, and inform design tradeoffs.

Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Program Management, and Flight Operations to ensure designs are buildable, testable, and reliable in real-world environments.

Provide hands-on technical support during ground and flight testing, demos, and field operations; rapidly troubleshoot and implement design fixes under tight timelines.

Team Leadership and Development:

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical engineers, providing technical guidance, regular feedback, and clear expectations for ownership and execution.

Recruit and hire experienced mechanical engineers to strengthen team capability, elevate technical standards, and improve mentorship depth.

Act as a player-coach: balance meaningful individual technical contribution with team leadership, design reviews, and day-to-day unblock of engineers.

Establish team norms around accountability, decision-making speed, and engineering rigor,ensuring high-quality output without slowing momentum.

Set clear priorities aligned with program goals; actively manage team bandwidth, identify risks early, and communicate tradeoffs to leadership.

Drive clear and concise technical communication, ensuring design decisions, assumptions, and tradeoffs are well-documented and understood across functions.

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We are seeking a Senior Engineer, Mechanical Design to support the design, development, and testing of systems that expand and scale V-BAT's operational capabilities. This role contributes to the creation of robust, field-deployable systems that enable aircraft operations, maintenance, and sustainment in military environments.

You will apply strong mechanical design fundamentals to develop reliable, manufacturable hardware while collaborating closely with engineering, manufacturing, and flight operations teams.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop mechanical systems and subsystems for V-BAT, including payload integrations, propulsion-related components, transport structures, and launch & recovery support equipment.
• Create detailed CAD models, drawings, and release packages for manufacturing and assembly.
• Perform structural, thermal, and fatigue analyses to validate performance in rugged field environments.
• Support integration efforts across aircraft systems and mission operations teams.
• Conduct trade studies to optimize weight, durability, manufacturability, and maintainability.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and validation efforts to meet aviation and military standards.
• Develop technical documentation including test plans, procedures, and field support materials.
• Partner with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure design intent, cost targets, and production readiness.
• Provide engineering support during ground and flight test operations as needed.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in mechanical design for aerospace, ground support equipment, or related ruggedized hardware systems.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, or similar) for 3D modeling and drawing creation.
• Strong foundation in structural design, material selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience designing hardware for field, transport, or operational environments.
• Familiarity with engineering analysis methods such as FEA, thermal analysis, and fatigue evaluation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced development environment with evolving priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting UAS or military aircraft systems.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD requirements and environmental qualification testing.
• Exposure to power distribution, hydraulics, or aerospace support systems.
• Experience working with external suppliers or contract manufacturers.
• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance (or ability to obtain one).

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