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Paladin Drones

Account Executive

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$80K - $100K/yr

... UAV sector. Position Overview: Paladin Drones is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Account ... Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, and customer success, to ...

Heven AeroTech

Director of Operations

Sterling, VA · On-site

The Director of Operations works closely with Engineering, Program Management, and Executive Leadership to transition UAV platforms from development to scalable production while maintaining quality ...

Heven AeroTech

Director of Operations

Sterling, VA · On-site

The Director of Operations works closely with Engineering, Program Management, and Executive Leadership to transition UAV platforms from development to scalable production while maintaining quality ...

Heven AeroTech

Director of Operations

Sterling, VA

The Director of Operations works closely with Engineering, Program Management, and Executive Leadership to transition UAV platforms from development to scalable production while maintaining quality ...

Paladin Drones

Account Executive

Houston, TX · Remote

$80K - $100K/yr

... UAV sector. Position Overview: Paladin Drones is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Account ... Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, and customer success, to ...

Edge Autonomy

VP of Programs

San Luis Obispo, CA · On-site +1

$215K - $315K/yr

SUMMARY The Vice President of Programs provides executive leadership and strategic direction for ... Define and execute the global program strategy for UAS/UAV initiatives, ensuring alignment with ...

Redwire Defense Tech

VP of Programs

San Luis Obispo, CA · On-site +1

$215K - $315K/yr

SUMMARY The Vice President of Programs provides executive leadership and strategic direction for ... Define and execute the global program strategy for UAS/UAV initiatives, ensuring alignment with ...

Redwire Defense Tech

VP of Programs

San Luis Obispo, CA · On-site +1

$215K - $315K/yr

SUMMARY The Vice President of Programs provides executive leadership and strategic direction for ... Define and execute the global program strategy for UAS/UAV initiatives, ensuring alignment with ...

Redwire Defense Tech

VP of Programs

Huntsville, AL · On-site +1

$215K - $315K/yr

SUMMARY The Vice President of Programs provides executive leadership and strategic direction for ... Define and execute the global program strategy for UAS/UAV initiatives, ensuring alignment with ...

Redwire Defense Tech

VP of Programs

Huntsville, AL · On-site +1

SUMMARY The Vice President of Programs provides executive leadership and strategic direction for ... Define and execute the global program strategy for UAS/UAV initiatives, ensuring alignment with ...

Redwire Defense Tech

VP of Programs

San Luis Obispo, CA · On-site +1

SUMMARY The Vice President of Programs provides executive leadership and strategic direction for ... Define and execute the global program strategy for UAS/UAV initiatives, ensuring alignment with ...

Redwire Defense Tech

VP of Programs

Huntsville, AL · On-site +1

$215K - $315K/yr

SUMMARY The Vice President of Programs provides executive leadership and strategic direction for ... Define and execute the global program strategy for UAS/UAV initiatives, ensuring alignment with ...

Redwire Defense Tech

VP of Programs

San Luis Obispo, CA · On-site

$215K - $315K/yr

SUMMARY The Vice President of Programs provides executive leadership and strategic direction for ... Define and execute the global program strategy for UAS/UAV initiatives, ensuring alignment with ...

Edge Autonomy

VP of Programs

Huntsville, AL · On-site +1

$215K - $315K/yr

SUMMARY The Vice President of Programs provides executive leadership and strategic direction for ... Define and execute the global program strategy for UAS/UAV initiatives, ensuring alignment with ...

Leonardo DRS

Senior Manager Product

Dallas, TX · On-site

$115K - $152K/yr

... engineered for UAV, UGV, and USV applications. This role owns the end-to-end product lifecycle ... executive briefing skills. • Understanding of Marketing Communications and Product Marketing ...

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Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA

Simi Valley, CA • On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life-from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group-57,000+ engineers in 30 countries-we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
The Mechanical Design Engineer will support the Loitering Munitions team in the design, development, and documentation of mechanical systems for Class 2 Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) platforms. This engineer will contribute to the full design lifecycle from concept through production, leading mechanical design efforts with a high degree of independence and ownership.
Position Responsibilities
  • Develop and own mechanical designs for UAV components and assemblies using SolidWorks, maintaining all documentation and revision control within EPDM
  • Support composite structure design including laminate layup schedules for Kevlar and carbon prepreg materials
  • Perform thermal modeling and analysis using the SolidWorks simulation suite to validate component and system-level designs
  • Produce detailed drawings, BOMs, and release packages that meet engineering and manufacturing requirements
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to ensure designs are producible and meet program requirements
  • Identify and resolve design issues through structured root cause analysis and engineering judgment
  • Support hardware builds, testing, and field activities as required
  • Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required
  • 6 to 10 years of relevant mechanical design experience in aerospace, defense, or UAV development
  • Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks 3D modeling and EPDM data management
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple design tasks with minimal supervision
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear engineering documentation

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
  • Direct experience designing Class 2 UAV systems or similar small unmanned platforms is highly desired
  • Composite layup design experience including Kevlar and carbon fiber prepreg laminates is a plus
  • Proficiency in thermal modeling using SolidWorks Simulation or Flow Simulation is a plus
  • Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes and DFM principles
  • Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties
  • Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet program objectives
  • Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
  • Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills

Salary Range: $120,000-$140,000/K
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.
Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

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