Job DescriptionCOLSA Corporation is seeking a Lead Hardware Engineer with sUAS experience to support our Uncrewed Systems team while leading and overseeing the design engineering team. The ideal Hardware Engineer is responsible for the design, development, integration, testing, and sustainment of hardware systems supporting small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (sUAS). The ideal candidate will work across the entire product lifecycle, from concept development and prototyping through manufacturing, system integration, and testing.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:- Design, develop, and support hardware solutions for small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (sUAS), including airframes and related components.
- Will provide technical guidance and work leadership to junior design engineers and engineering technicians through full cycle production
- Create and maintain 3D models, assemblies, engineering drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
- Manage engineering documentation, revisions, and product configurations using SolidWorks PDM.
- Develop and build prototype hardware using 3D printing and other rapid prototyping methods.
- Evaluate hardware designs to ensure they meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost objectives.
- Support hardware integration, assembly, testing, and validation throughout the development lifecycle.
- Develop and execute hardware test plans, document results, and recommend design improvements based on test findings.
- Collaborate with electrical, software, systems, manufacturing, and test engineers to support successful system integration and product development.
- Prepare engineering documentation including technical reports, work instructions, and test procedures.
- Apply engineering principles to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical challenges while balancing performance, schedule, cost, and mission requirements.
- Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, and customer briefings.
- Develop and maintain engineering processes, standards, and technical documentation.
Required Experience- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline or equivalent experience
- 15-20 years of related engineering experience
- Demonstrated expertise using SolidWorks CAD and SolidWorks PDM
- Hands-on experience with 3D modeling, additive manufacturing (3D printing), rapid prototyping, and design.
- Working knowledge of designing, integrating, testing, or supporting multi-rotor Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS).
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Experience overseeing the complete product development lifecycle, from concept to completion
- U.S. Citizenship is required. Satisfactory outcome of a criminal background check prior to your start date;
Preferred Qualifications- Ability to create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and engineering documentation.
- Familiarity with injection molding
- Background with designing components for 3-axis CNC machinability
- Knowledge of Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printing technologies and additive manufacturing processes
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
