Mechanical Engineer

Engineering Group

Mechanical Engineer developing and integrating advanced hardware for Group 5 air vehicles. Leading full development lifecycle and ensuring high-performance mechanical systems in complex environments.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and integrate hardware on unmanned air vehicles
Own designs from concept generation to real world use
Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision
Lead design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, define and execute hardware test plans
Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production
Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed
Travel to test sites as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of mechanical engineering experience
Advanced Air Vehicles Programs
Experience integrating electrical and mechanical subsystems into advanced air vehicles
Experience designing mechanical parts (CAD).
Understanding of manufacturing methods (machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, composite lamination, etc)
High competence with, and fluid use of, engineering first principles
BS or higher degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, vision, & dental insurance with a variety of plan options to suit your needs.
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) with 10 paid holidays.
100% company paid short term and long-term disability.
100% company paid life insurance.
401k Employer Match of 50% (dollar-for-dollar) of an eligible employee's contribution up to 6% of your salary.
Pet Insurance
Opportunities for Professional Growth (e.g., trainings/workshops, certifications, career planning, etc.)
100% Remote/WFH

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical engineeringadvanced air vehiclesintegrating electrical subsystemsdesigning mechanical partsCADmanufacturing methodsmachining3D printinginjection moldingengineering first principles

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationproblem-solvinganalytical thinking

Certifications

BS in Mechanical EngineeringBS in Aerospace EngineeringBS in Electrical EngineeringU.S. Secret security clearance