Engineer II, Mechanical Designer (R4920)
Location
Dallas, TX
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Defense
Type
Salary
$88,000 - $130,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-05-22
Responsibilities
- Support the design of complex structures for the autonomous aircraft launch and recovery system.
- Support the full design process: concept, CAD, tolerance analysis, material selection, and drawing release.
- Perform structural and kinematic calculations and preliminary FEA.
- Prototype, test, and iterate mechanism designs for functionality and reliability.
- Collaborate with electrical, avionics, flight controls, manufacturing, and test teams.
- Support pre-production builds, prototype integration, and ground/flight testing on the pathway to production and field deployment.
- Identify opportunities to improve design processes, configuration management, and team workflows for increased engineering velocity and design quality.
Job Requirements
- B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering.
- 2+ years in mechanical or mechanism design for ground vehicles.
- Strong CAD skills (NX preferred).
- Structural analysis utilizing hand calculations and finite element methods.
- Understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups for mechanical systems.
- Ability to work independently in fast-paced, cross-functional teams.
- Experience with UAVs, aircraft, or robotic systems preferred.
