Swift Engineering · 2 days ago
UAV Mechanical Engineer
San Clemente, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expSwift Engineering is seeking an experienced UAV Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and integration of unmanned aerial vehicle structures and mechanisms. The role involves mechanical design, structural components, and manufacturable solutions for advanced UAV platforms, requiring collaboration with a multidisciplinary engineering team.
Aerospace
Responsibilities
Design and develop mechanical structures and mechanisms for UAV platforms
Create detailed 3D CAD models and drawings using SolidWorks
Design airframe components, mounts, mechanisms, and structural assemblies
Support composite structure design, including material selection and layup concepts
Work closely with manufacturing to ensure design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA)
Collaborate with aerodynamics, electrical, avionics, and systems engineering teams
Support structural analysis, tolerance analysis, and design trade studies
Assist with prototype builds, ground testing, and flight testing
Perform troubleshooting and iterative design improvements based on test results
Maintain mechanical documentation and configuration control
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
5+ years of UAV-related experience or experience in aerospace or similar high-performance systems
Strong experience designing mechanisms and structural components
Familiar with 3-D printing techniques
Proficiency in SolidWorks for mechanical design and documentation
Familiarity with composite materials and composite manufacturing processes
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment
Preferred
Master's degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Experience with composite airframes and lightweight structures
Familiarity with UAV integration, ground testing, and flight test support
Experience with aerospace materials, fasteners, and structural bonding techniques
Knowledge of structural testing and validation methods
Benefits
9/80 Schedule
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance - 100% covered for Employees
Dental Insurance - 100% covered for Employees
Life Insurance - 100% covered by Swift, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
401k with company match
Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
Company
Swift Engineering
Swift Engineering is an aviation & aerospace firm providing products, technologies, and fully integrated product development solutions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-02-17
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