Staff Engineer, Landing Gear Systems (R5372)

📋 Description

• Design electro-mechanical landing gear for autonomous aircraft
• Own the full design process: concept, CAD design, analysis, tolerance stackups, material selection
• Perform structural and kinematic calculations and preliminary FEA
• Prototype, test, and iterate mechanism designs for functionality and reliability
• Collaborate with electrical, avionics, hydraulics, and structures teams
• Support pre-production builds, prototype integration, and ground/flight testing

🎯 Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
• 7+ years in mechanical or mechanism design
• Strong CAD skills (NX preferred)
• Experience with UAVs, aircraft, rotorcraft, or other landable air systems
• Kinematic analysis and optimization of retractable landing gear systems
• Knowledge of tire, wheel, and brake selection along with brake control systems

🎁 Benefits

• Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
• Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package