Dracoe · 4 hours ago
Senior Production Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$118K/yr - $130K/yr
3+ years expDracoe is a company focused on advanced manufacturing processes, delivering reliable output that meets performance, quality, and cost targets. They are seeking a Senior Production Engineer to ensure their products are designed and optimized for manufacturing at scale, significantly influencing product design and supporting customer requirements.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Create and maintain detailed CAD models, drawings & assemblies for airframes, mounts and integration hardware
Own Design-For-Manufacture & Assembly (DFMA) Of UAS & Supporting Systems
Support Rapid Design & Prototyping Of UAS & Supporting Systems
Lead The Transition Of Designs From Prototype To Full Rate Production
Developing Our Manufacturing Base
Support Contract Manufacturing Requirements & Supplier Engagements
Data Driven Continuous Improvement Across The Workshop, Factory & Supply Chain
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience designing mechanical components and assemblies for UAS, aerospace, automotive, or defence hardware, with a strong focus on design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA)
Proficiency in 3D CAD (e.g. SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or CATIA), including creation of production-ready drawings and complex assemblies
Experience designing for low-rate and ramping production in a startup or fast-paced environment, balancing performance, cost, and schedule constraints
Direct experience designing or producing UAS (fixed-wing and/or multirotor), including airframe structures, propulsion integration & payload mounting
Experience designing structures and components using a range of materials, including aluminium alloys, steels, composite laminates, and engineering plastics
Practical knowledge of additive manufacturing (FDM, SLS, SLA, or DMLS) for rapid prototyping, tooling, and low-rate production parts
Demonstrated experience in UAS, aerospace, defence, automotive, or high-reliability hardware development
Preferred
Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering
Formal training or coursework in Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DFMA), product lifecycle management, or production engineering
Equivalent practical experience designing and building complex hardware systems will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications
Developing and testing autonomous systems and deploying in real-world environments
Military experience or background in defence
Experience making products for national security customers
Exposure to technologies related to Uncrewed Systems such as fixed-wing flight mechanics, UAV control, mesh networking, and launch systems
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance
Unlimited PTO
Equity in a mission-driven company
Annual stipend for gym reimbursements for up to $1000 per year
Approved role-related learning credits for up to $1000 per year
Company
Dracoe
The nature of conflict has changed. Dracoe exists to ensure Western democracies aren’t left behind.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase