About the RoleThe client is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to own the design, prototyping, and manufacturing handoff of mechanical components and assemblies for its drone and control systems, working hands-on across CAD, 3D-printed prototyping, and other production processes for large volumes. The role sits at the intersection of design and fabrication - this is not a pure-CAD position - requiring the engineer to build and iterate on physical prototypes in-house, generate manufacturing-ready drawings and BOMs, identify and manage vendors, and work closely with EE team members, technicians, and systems engineers to integrate mechanical designs into larger products.
Responsibilities- Design mechanical components and assemblies in CAD (Fusion) with manufacturability as a first-order constraint
- Select and specify materials, fasteners, and off-the-shelf components
- Design for and iterate through 3D-printed prototypes; transition designs to injection molding or other production processes as volume requires
- Build, test, and iterate on physical prototypes in-house
- Generate and maintain drawings, tolerances, and BOMs suitable for outside manufacturing partners
- Integrate mechanical designs with PCB and electrical models provided by EE team members
- Incorporate feedback from technicians on assembly, integration, and serviceability
- Collaborate with electrical and systems engineers to integrate mechanical designs into larger products
Required Qualifications- 3+ years of mechanical engineering experience with a focus on design for manufacturing
- Strong CAD skills (Autodesk Fusion; SolidWorks or similar acceptable)
- Direct experience with 3D printing (FDM, SLA, etc.) and injection molding processes
- Demonstrated hands-on fabrication experience - this is not a pure-CAD role
- Comfortable working closely with EEs and technicians, incorporating their input into mechanical design
- Familiarity with GD&T and formal drawing standards
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications- Experience designing for military or defense applications under military specifications (MIL-STD)
- Experience selecting components and managing vendor/supplier relationships
- Experience with sheet metal, machining, CNC, or composite layup
- Prior U.S. military service, especially in Army, Marine Corps, Airborne, Ranger, SOF units (or any other relevant units)
- Active or prior Secret clearance is a plus
Work Environment- The team believes in the mission: increasing the lethality and survivability of U.S. and allied Warfighters
- Based at the company's offices in the Atlanta, GA metro area
- Open to local or relocating candidates
- Travel 5%-10% CONUS/OCONUS to customer sites, exercises, and industry events
CompensationCompensation reflects a range of factors including relevant experience, education, certifications, specialized skills, geographic location, and business needs, and will be discussed during the interview process.
Benefits & Perks- Competitive pay and a real benefits package
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Equity grants for new hires
- Unlimited PTO
- Generous company holiday calendar
- FSA
- HSA
ITAR ComplianceTo conform to U.S. Government defense technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the candidate must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
