UAS Engineer, Mechanical

Swift Engineering is seeking a Project Engineer, Mechanical, to take ownership of mechanical systems and platform development, managing the process from initial concept through low-rate production. This role involves leading technical efforts to define requirements, propose solutions, and develop methods for evaluating and verifying mechanical systems. The Project Engineer will collaborate closely with other disciplines to ensure that electrical, software, and mechanical systems work together to create a reliable, flexible, and cost-effective solution. Responsibilities include leading design reviews, performing analysis, visiting vendors, prototyping, and implementing hardware test plans. The role also involves contributing to the improvement of team tools, templates, processes, and standards while fostering a positive, committed, high-energy, educational, and enjoyable work environment. You’ll need to balance operational needs across vehicle subsystems while optimizing for speed of development, weight, manufacturability, and cost. Additionally, you'll support key hardware demonstrations for customers and travel to test sites and vendors as needed.

Salary Range : $90,000 to $105,000

Requirements

• Experience in an immersive technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings).
• A minimum of 2+ years in a technical engineering role in a professional setting.
• A minimum of 2+ years developing fixed-wing UAS (Group I / II / III).
• Proven CAD skills (Any platform, but SolidWorks preferred) and the ability to produce high-quality engineering drawings that comply with common industry standards.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals in structures, fluids, thermal, and mechanisms.
• Manufacturing knowledge & experience with machine shops (sheet metal, CNC, etc.).
• Rapid prototyping experience & 3D printing knowledge.
• Proficient in hands-on prototyping (machining, shop tools, welding, soldering).
• BS or MS in mechanical or aeronautical engineering.
• Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Working Conditions :

Primarily in an office and shop environment. Periodic weekend or evening work is expected. Occasional travel is expected.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Swift Engineering is an EOE.

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