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Mechanical Design Engineer

9 hours, 12 minutes ago
United States
Full-time
Senior
Hardware Engineer
IoT and Embedded Systems
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ALTEN Technology

ALTEN Technology

ALTEN Technology is an engineering services company and consulting firm in the USA, providing tailored engineering solutions across various industries such as aerospace, medtech, robotics, automotive, and more. With a team of over 600 professionals, we...

Construction & Engineering
251-1K
Founded 1988
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Description

  • Develop and own mechanical designs for UAV components and assemblies using SolidWorks and maintain documentation and revision control in EPDM.
  • Support composite structure design, including laminate layup schedules for Kevlar and carbon prepreg materials.
  • Perform thermal modeling and analysis using the SolidWorks simulation suite to validate component and system-level designs.
  • Produce detailed drawings, bills of materials, and release packages that meet engineering and manufacturing requirements.
  • Collaborate with systems, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to ensure designs are producible and meet program requirements.
  • Identify and resolve design issues through structured root cause analysis and engineering judgment.
  • Support hardware builds, testing, and field activities as required.
  • Lead mechanical design efforts with a high degree of independence and ownership across the full design lifecycle.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
  • 6 to 10 years of relevant mechanical design experience in aerospace, defense, or UAV development.
  • Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks 3D modeling and EPDM data management.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple design tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear engineering documentation.
  • Direct experience designing Class 2 UAV systems or similar small unmanned platforms is highly desired.
  • Composite layup design experience including Kevlar and carbon fiber prepreg laminates is a plus.
  • Proficiency in thermal modeling using SolidWorks Simulation or Flow Simulation is a plus.
  • Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes and DFM principles.
  • Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
  • Strong initiative, drive, problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

Benefits

  • Salary range of $120,000 to $140,000 per year.
  • Mentorship and career growth opportunities.
  • Comprehensive benefits.
  • Opportunity to work on challenging engineering problems across aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
  • Equal opportunity employer with inclusive hiring practices.

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