Senior Aerospace Design Engineer

Edge Autonomy is a leader in providing innovative autonomous systems, advanced optics, and resilient energy solutions to the US Department of Defense, the US Federal Civilian Agencies, allied governments, academic institutions, and commercial entities.

We are a company built from pioneers and we believe that innovation, no matter how small or how early, helps create a better world.

The Senior Aerospace Design Engineer works within a team to design and develop new UAV systems while supporting and improving existing systems. The Senior Aerospace Design Engineer owns the development from conception through production. The Senior Aerospace Design Engineer is a professional expert who leads and mentors others.

Responsibilities

• Owns the development of new UAV systems and components from concept through production.
• Perform trade studies, aircraft performance analysis, and testing.
• Creates CAD models for new and existing aircraft components.
• Assists engineering and production teams in resolving issues.
• Communicates across disciplines and with leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Experience with aircraft conceptual design and performance analysis.
• 5+ years of experience in designing complex mechanical assemblies for UAVs or a closely related field.
• Experience with composite material design.
• Proficient in creating 3D CAD models including surface modeling techniques.
• Experience creating production quality engineering drawings of mechanical parts and assemblies.
• Experience with part dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Sharepoint, Outlook).
• Advanced skills in 3D CAD, FEM analysis, CFD, Matlab (or similar) software.
• Understanding of GD&T.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work cooperatively on a team.

Benefits

• Matching 401(k).
• Paid PTO.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Group Short-Term & Long-Term Disability.
• HSA and FSA Options.
• Critical Care Plan.

Hiring Requirements

If an offer of employment is extended, the applicant must have the ability to pass a background check and the ability to be insured by the Company’s Auto-policy. An Offer of Employment is contingent upon the results.

Clearance Requirements

This position may require access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). To comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify a US person’s status.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Edge Autonomy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Edge Autonomy is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact

Continued employment remains on an “At-Will” basis.