Mechanical Engineer, Thunder

Highlights

• Own payload carriage and release design for Thunder autonomous attack rotorcraft.
• Take novel payload system from initial concept through to low-rate production.
• Build aircraft to fight alongside crewed aviation deep beyond front lines.

Ideal candidate

Practical, hands-on self-starter with aerospace experience who thrives owning complex hardware from concept to test. You collaborate across disciplines and stay energized by flight tests, prototypes, and mission-driven defense work.

Requirements

• BEng, BSc, MEng, MSc or higher in mechanical or aerospace engineering or equivalent work experience
• 4+ years in a technical engineering role in a professional aerospace setting
• Demonstrated track record of stakeholder management and successful project delivery
• Experience in NX/Teamcenter and strong proficiency in CAD for rapid concepting and iteration
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanics of composite and metallic materials, design, analysis and testing
• Deep understanding of load paths and hand calculations for robust assemblies
• Excellent communicator experienced in report writing and presentations
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance