UAV Mechanical Engineer

We are seeking an experienced UAV Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and integration of unmanned aerial vehicle structures and mechanisms. This role focuses on mechanical design, structural components, and manufacturable solutions for advanced UAV platforms.

The ideal candidate has strong hands‑on design experience, a solid understanding of composite structures, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Salary:

$130,000 to $150,000

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop mechanical structures and mechanisms for UAV platforms

Create detailed 3D CAD models and drawings using SolidWorks

Design airframe components, mounts, mechanisms, and structural assemblies

Support composite structure design, including material selection and layup concepts

Work closely with manufacturing to ensure design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA)

Collaborate with aerodynamics, electrical, avionics, and systems engineering teams

Support structural analysis, tolerance analysis, and design trade studies

Assist with prototype builds, ground testing, and flight testing

Perform troubleshooting and iterative design improvements based on test results

Maintain mechanical documentation and configuration control

What We Offer

Opportunity to work on advanced UAV platforms

Close collaboration with a small, high-performance engineering team

High‑impact role with direct contribution to flight hardware

Dynamic and technically challenging work environment

Requirements
Required Qualifications

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

5+ years of UAV-related experience or experience in aerospace or similar high-performance systems

Strong experience designing mechanisms and structural components

Familiar with 3‑D printing techniques

Proficiency in SolidWorks for mechanical design and documentation

Familiarity with composite materials and composite manufacturing processes

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Experience with composite airframes and lightweight structures

Familiarity with UAV integration, ground testing, and flight test support

Experience with aerospace materials, fasteners, and structural bonding techniques

Knowledge of structural testing and validation methods

Working Conditions
Primarily in an office environment, and shop environment. Periodic weekend or evening work is expected. Travel is expected.

Must be US Person per ITAR requirements due to our contracts.

Swift Engineering is an EOE.

9/80 Schedule

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance - 100% covered for Employees

Dental Insurance - 100% covered for Employees

Life Insurance - 100% covered by Swift, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.

401k with company match

Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.

16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.

About Swift Engineering
If you’re passionate about engineering, innovation and making a difference, we invite you to join the Swift Engineering family. Together, we are shaping the future of aerospace and creating technologies that will change the world.

The pay range for this role is: 130,000 - 150,000 USD per year (Swift Engineering)

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