8h ago

Vehicle Configuration Design Engineer

Huntington Beach

$110k-$195k / year

full-timemid

๐Ÿ›  Tech Stack

๐Ÿ’ผ 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.

๐ŸŽฏ 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.

๐Ÿ“‹ 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.

โœจ 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.

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿฅ Health insurance
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Retirement plans
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Professional development opportunities
  • โญ Highly competitive equity grants

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Application Reviewยท 1-2 weeks
  2. 2Technical Phone Screenยท 30-45 min
  3. 3On-site Interviewsยท 3-4 hours
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