Mechanical Engineering Manager

The role

Lead a team of mechanical engineers who design, analyze and develop mechanical hardware for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). You will also work hands-on as an individual contributor in design, analysis and test.

What you will do

• Manage and grow a team of mechanical engineers: hiring, mentoring, professional development and succession planning
• Ensure consistent use of mechanical design methods, processes, tools and standards within your team
• Ensure engineers are trained and supported, and be accountable for the quality of design, analysis and documentation
• Staff engineers across concept development and program teams based on skills, availability and development needs
• Contribute hands-on in mechanical design, analysis and test
• Support early concept work with feasibility assessments, initial sizing and reuse-versus-new recommendations
• Review designs and analyses at milestone design reviews against approved requirements
• Uphold change management so departures from approved designs are reviewed before implementation
• Collaborate with systems, software, test, manufacturing and supply chain to integrate mechanical designs into complete air vehicles
• Capture lessons learned from completed programs and fold them into discipline processes and training

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience as a mechanical or structural engineer, including 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role
• Proficiency in CAD systems, including 3D modeling and drawing generation
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• Proficiency in mechanical analysis methods and tools
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and collaboration skills

Nice to have

• Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with Group 1-4 UAS systems engineering
• Direct experience mentoring and training junior engineers
• Proficiency with SolidWorks

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, with more options
• 401k with company match
• 3 weeks of paid time off each year
• 40 hours of sick time
• 12 annual company holidays
• Innovative environment working on cutting-edge defense and aerospace technology
• Collaborative culture
• Career growth and professional development opportunities

Before you apply

• All hires must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States using the employment eligibility verification form
• The company is a federal contractor and uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility

About the company

Zone 5 Technologies develops precision weapons, interceptors and unmanned aircraft systems for the United States and its allies. The company focuses on affordable, scalable autonomous solutions.