Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Scottsdale, AZ. On-site (US Citizenship Required) The Challenge We are building a small, unmanned electric aircraft from the ground up, and we need a sharp Mechanical Desing Engineer to take ownership of the airframe design. We operate in a high-velocity environment that balances rapid innovation with practical, flight-ready reliability. Working alongside an elite team of subject matter experts, you will turn multi-disciplinary engineering concepts into lightweight, high-performance physical hardware. What You Will Do Lead airframe component design in SolidWorks, managing full layout, weight and balance, material selection, and trade studies. Collaborate closely with propulsion, avionics, MDO, and aerodynamic engineers to integrate cross-disciplinary requirements directly into clean, manufacturable CAD models. Guide parts from CAD to reality by defining fabrication techniques, selecting composite/lightweight materials, and sourcing vendor manufacturing. Support prototype builds and physical test execution to close the loop between analytical design models and real-world results. What You Bring 5+ years of dedicated aerospace design and manufacturing experience, if focused on small unmanned electric aircraft or similar airframes, even better. Deep mastery of SolidWorks for complex lightweight component design, payload integration, and composite structures. Strong engineering analysis fundamentals (structural, thermal, aerodynamic) paired with practical knowledge of materials and fabrication. Multi-disciplined problem solver with clear communication skills and an iterative, analysis-driven approach to design. Practical hands-on background (RC building/flying or workshop fabrication) that informs practical CAD decisions. Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent industry experience). US Citizenship required (On-site role). Why Join Us If you want to own the design of a novel aircraft platform from scratch rather than push paper on a minor subsystem, this is your opportunity. We offer a high-impact, collaborative environment where smart design turns into flying hardware fast. Ready to build? Apply now or message directly to discuss the role.