Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design - Launch and Recovery Systems (R4573)

📋 Description

• Lead design, development, and testing of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for our next gen UAS.
• Design mechanical systems for GSE, including power units, transport structures, launch &
• Create detailed CAD models, drawings, and specs for manufacturing and assembly.
• Conduct structural, thermal, and fatigue analysis to ensure durability in field environments.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and flight operations to integrate GSE with aircraft
• Oversee prototyping, testing, and validation to meet military and aviation standards.

🎯 Requirements

• 7+ years in mechanical design for aerospace, GSE, or heavy industrial systems.
• Expertise in CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, or similar).
• Strong background in structural analysis, materials, and ruggedized manufacturing processes.
• Experience designing deployable, transportable, field-ready aerospace support equipment.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD design requirements for aerospace GSE.
• Experience with FEA, thermal analysis, and fatigue/lifecycle testing.

🎁 Benefits

• Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
• Equal opportunity employer; accommodation available on request