Mechanical Design Engineer

Were ALTEN Technology USA an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to lifefrom advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3000 experts across North America we partner with leading companies in aerospace medical devices robotics automotive commercial vehicles EVs rail and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group57000 engineers in 30 countrieswe deliver across the entire product development cycle from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA youll collaborate on some of the worlds toughest engineering challenges supported by mentorship career growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued supported and inspired to grow.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will support the Loitering Munitions team in the design development and documentation of mechanical systems for Class 2 Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) platforms. This engineer will contribute to the full design lifecycle from concept through production leading mechanical design efforts with a high degree of independence and ownership.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and own mechanical designs for UAV components and assemblies using SolidWorks maintaining all documentation and revision control within EPDM
• Support composite structure design including laminate layup schedules for Kevlar and carbon prepreg materials
• Perform thermal modeling and analysis using the SolidWorks simulation suite to validate component and system-level designs
• Produce detailed drawings BOMs and release packages that meet engineering and manufacturing requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems electrical and manufacturing engineers to ensure designs are producible and meet program requirements
• Identify and resolve design issues through structured root cause analysis and engineering judgment
• Support hardware builds testing and field activities as required
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• 6 to 10 years of relevant mechanical design experience in aerospace defense or UAV development
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks 3D modeling and EPDM data management
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple design tasks with minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear engineering documentation

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Direct experience designing Class 2 UAV systems or similar small unmanned platforms is highly desired
• Composite layup design experience including Kevlar and carbon fiber prepreg laminates is a plus
• Proficiency in thermal modeling using SolidWorks Simulation or Flow Simulation is a plus
• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes and DFM principles
• Able to excel in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet program objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Has effective problem-solving analytical interpersonal and communication skills

Salary Range: $120000-$140000/K

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including but not limited to location the candidates combination of job-related knowledge qualifications skills education training and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age genetic information or pregnancy.

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