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Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design - Launch and Recovery Systems (R4571)

Leads design, development, and testing of mechanical Ground Support Equipment for AI-powered UAS, including launch/recovery systems. Requires 7+ years in aerospace mechanical design, CAD expertise, and structural analysis for rugged, field-deployable systems.

137k – 205k/yr
On-site7+ YOEHardware Engineering

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop mechanical systems for Ground Support Equipment (GSE), including power units, transport structures, launch & recovery systems, and maintenance tools.
  • Create detailed CAD models, drawings, and specifications for manufacturing and assembly.
  • Conduct structural, thermal, and fatigue analysis to ensure durability and reliability of GSE in field environments.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate GSE with aircraft systems and mission operations.
  • Perform trade studies and system optimization to enhance portability, ruggedness, and maintainability of support systems.
  • Oversee prototyping, testing, and validation of GSE designs to meet military and aviation standards.
  • Develop technical documentation, test procedures, and support manuals for field operations.
  • Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure cost-effective production and sustainment of GSE.
  • Support flight test campaigns by providing engineering support for ground systems and test operations.

Required Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in mechanical design for aerospace, ground support equipment, or heavy industrial systems.
  • Expertise in CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, or similar) for 3D modeling, drawing creation, and system layout.
  • Strong background in structural analysis, material selection, and manufacturing processes for ruggedized systems.
  • Experience designing deployable, transportable, and field-ready aerospace support equipment.
  • Knowledge of MIL-STD design requirements for aerospace ground support systems.
  • Experience with finite element analysis (FEA), thermal analysis, and fatigue/lifecycle testing.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment with evolving priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience designing UAS or military aircraft ground support equipment.
  • Knowledge of power distribution, hydraulics, and environmental control systems for aerospace applications.
  • Experience with DoD acquisition, sustainment, and field deployment strategies.
  • Prior experience supporting military aircraft maintenance and sustainment operations.
  • Active Secret or Top Secret clearance (or ability to obtain one).

Skills

SolidworksCATIANxFEAMil-StdStructural AnalysisThermal AnalysisFatigue AnalysisCADAerospace Gse

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