Mechanical Engineer, Thunder

Highlights

• Build Thunder, an autonomous attack rotorcraft flying alongside crewed aviation.
• Own novel payload carriage and release system from concept to production.
• Develop unmanned rotorcraft operating in large coordinated teams.

Ideal candidate

Practical, hands-on self-starter with aerospace background who thrives owning complex hardware from concept to production and collaborating across US-UK teams to deliver mission-ready autonomy.

Requirements

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