About this opportunity
Knightwerx lists this Aero Mechanical Engineer - UAV Design opportunity in scottsdale, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Knightwerx is looking for a highly skilled and experienced AeroMech engineer to work on the development of a small unmanned electric aircraft. We operate in a fast-paced development environment that balances innovation and ingenuity with practicality and reliability. You’ll be working and supported by a team of strong engineers and subject matter experts to develop an aircraft from the ground up and be involved in every step of the process.
Work Experience
Engineering degree or equivalent experience
5+ years experience developing small unmanned, electric aircraft or similar field
Demonstrated ability to design and produce lightweight aircraft components, perform analysis and testing of aircraft components
Attributes
Innovative, hands-on, and practical
Multi-disciplined, problem solver, driven by engineering analysis
Goal driven, learns from mistakes, and closes the loop on the design process
Understands trades of scope for effort
Communicates well through discussion and documentation
Works well with others to develop plans and solve problems
Primary Duties
Assists aeromechanical team in the design and development of a small unmanned aircraft airframe
Contributes to the airframe design, including component layout, weight and balance, materials selection, CAD, prototyping, and fabrication
Develops aircraft component concepts for trade studies
Works with lead aeromechanical engineer to understand needs for component designs
Works closely with MDO, aerodynamic, propulsion, and avionics engineers to implement cross-discipline engineering decisions in to components
Executes build, analysis, and test plans for aircraft components
Tasks
Develop parts and assemblies in SolidWorks
Select materials and fabrication techniques
Carry out component prototype builds
Analysis of parts including first order structural, thermal, and aerodynamic through analytical or experimental techniques
Sources parts, outsources machining/printing/manufacturing of parts
Helps set up in-house machines, tooling
Skills
CAD, Solidworks preferred
Lightweight aircraft component and payload design
RC building and flying
Fabrication through machining, composites, 3D printing
Composite materials design and fabrication
Aerodynamic analysis and design
Structural analysis and design
Communication and documentation
Some familiarity with cross-discipline terminology and concepts
Requirements
Must have US citizenship
On-site, collaborative work environment
About Knightwerx
Knightwerx develops American-made, AI-powered unmanned aerial systems and remote sensing technologies that support human-machine teaming in mission-critical environments. We build next-generation aerospace and autonomy solutions for both commercial and government customers where performance, speed, and reliability matter.
As a growing company, we offer the opportunity to work close to the mission, close to the product, and close to the decisions that shape what gets built.
Why Knightwerx
• Work on technology with real-world impact
• Help shape products from concept through deployment
• Small, highly technical team with significant ownership and influence
• Direct access to engineering and company leadership
• Opportunity to move quickly and see your work deployed
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
Additional Information
• Onsite position in Scottsdale, AZ
• Relocation assistance available
• U.S. Citizenship Required
No Agencies
Worksite address
scottsdale, AZ, 85261, US
Who can apply
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