HavocAI

Rapid Prototyping Mechanical/Structures Engineer

HavocAI

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San Diego • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $125,000 - $175,000 per year

About the role

  • Translate conceptual aircraft designs into functional prototype airframes
  • Design and fabricate composite structures for UAV platforms
  • Develop and manufacture carbon fiber and composite airframe components
  • Design modular wing systems, fuselage structures, and structural assemblies
  • Design and build molds, fixtures, and tooling for rapid hardware iteration
  • Develop manufacturing processes that support repeatable builds
  • Optimize structures for weight, strength, and durability
  • Support structural analysis and validation testing
  • Support airframe integration, flight readiness reviews, and structural validation
  • Work closely with flight test teams during prototype deployment
  • Design structures that can transition from prototype to scalable manufacturing

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
  • Experience designing and fabricating composite airframe structures
  • Hands-on UAV, drone, or experimental aircraft build experience
  • Proficiency with CAD tools for mechanical and structural design
  • Comfortable working in lab, shop, and field test environments
  • Strong bias toward execution and rapid iteration.
Benefits
  • 100% Employer paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your families
  • Life Insurance (Employer Paid)
  • Ability to participate in the companies 401k program (Matching)
  • Unlimited PTO policy with an enforced 2 week minimum
  • Equity Package
  • Work / Home Office Stipend
  • Global Entry
  • 16 Week Paid Parental Leave
  • Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
composite structures designfabrication of airframe componentscarbon fiber manufacturingmodular wing systems designstructural assemblies designmolds and fixtures designmanufacturing process developmentstructural optimizationstructural analysisvalidation testing
Soft Skills
executionrapid iterationcollaborationproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering