Job Description: Be the expert on integrating weapons an payloads on our aircraft. Using best practices and MIL-STD-1289 to drive the designs for integrating weapons and stores to a weapons bay and designs for external Pylons
What you'll do:- Combine and collaborate with aircraft design teams to perform mechanical weapons integration activities
- Design pylons and fittings
- Work across analysis teams to iterate designs
- Support design reviews and report on accomplishments of the design process
- Support integration and test efforts including ground and flight tests
- Be the go to person on weapons and payloads physical integration to X Bat
Required qualifications:- Strong CAD skills (NX preferred)
- B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
- 10+ years in mechanical or mechanism design
- Familiarity with Bomb rack Units/Assemblies (BRA/BRU) and Launcher Assembly Units (LAU)
- Knowledge of Pneumatic power systems for military aircraft uses
- Demonstrated Experience in designing suspension and release mounting fixtures and fittings
- Demonstrated experience in weapon pylon
- Ability to design
- Ability to work independently in fast-paced, cross-functional teams and across functional organizations
- A demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to others
- Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired
Preferred qualifications:- Experience with UAVs, aircraft, or robotic systems
- Familiarity with electro-mechanical actuators
- Hands-on machine shop or mechanic experience (professional or hobby)
- Ability to thrive in startup, R&D, or defense innovation environments
$170,000 - $260,000 a year
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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 (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
