8h ago
Vehicle Configuration Design Engineer
Huntington Beach
$110k-$195k / year
full-timemid
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll drive the configuration of next-generation unmanned aerial systems for advanced defense programs. You'll handle high-performance airframe development from mission requirements through flight-ready prototypes. This role demands technical rigor and design leadership in a fast-paced environment.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Design and develop UAS vehicle configuration at conceptual and preliminary levels.
- Create CAD models and engineering drawings for overall vehicle including OML.
- Coordinate cross-disciplinary trade studies for weight, performance, and manufacturability.
- Interface with engineering, flight test, manufacturing, and supply-chain teams.
๐ Requirements
- 3+ years experience in overall design of aerospace systems, especially UAS.
- Experience performing trade studies and presenting design decisions.
- Proficiency in CAD (NX, CATIA, or equivalent) with strong surfacing skills.
- Familiarity with DFM, environmental loads, and structural design.
โจ Nice to Have
- Experience with high-speed and/or high altitude design requirements.
- Experience with development of LO platforms.
- Class A surfacing experience.
- Track record of building and flight-testing UAS platforms.
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ฅ Health insurance
- ๐ฐ Retirement plans
- ๐ Professional development opportunities
- โญ Highly competitive equity grants
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Application Reviewยท 1-2 weeks
- 2Technical Phone Screenยท 30-45 min
- 3On-site Interviewsยท 3-4 hours
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