WORK LOCATION: San Luis Obispo, CA or Huntsville, AL
SALARY RANGE: $110,000 - $160,000
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SUMMARY
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 whom leads and mentors others.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The following job functions are a basic requirement but are not limited to and may be assigned other duties.
- 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
- Creates documentation packages (drawings, procedures, specifications, etc.)
- Assists engineering and production teams in resolving issues
- Communicates across disciplines and with leadership
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The following are a non-exhaustive list of qualifications for the position:
- Education 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 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.
- Proficient in MS Office
- Understanding of GD&T
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Able to work cooperatively on a team
EDGE AUTONOMY 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
- Accident Care Plan
Hiring Requirements
If an offer of employment offer is extended, 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.
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 jobs@edgeautonomy.io
Continued employment remains on an “At-Will” basis.