What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mid/Sr. Aeromechanical Engineer position at Knightwerx?
About the Job
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our growing R&D team at Knightwerx. As a subject matter expert in mechanical design, you will work within a multi-disciplinary team to develop low SWaP sensor technology and small unmanned electric aircraft from the ground up.
Requirements
- US citizenship is required
- Collaborative on-site work environment
Work Experience
Bachelor's or higher degree in relevant engineering discipline
At least 5 years of experience developing mechanisms and mechanical hardware
Experience with full product development lifecycle from concept development through production
Attributes
Innovative, hands-on, and practical
Multi-disciplined, problem solver, driven by engineering analysis
Goal driven, learns from mistakes, and closes the loop on the design process
Communicates well through discussion and documentation
Works well with others to develop plans and solve problems
Primary Duties and Tasks
Take ownership of significant portions of the sensor development process including mechanical design, analysis, fabrication, testing, and production
Participate in conceptual design and development of mechanical system architecture
Develop trade studies and risk reduction tests to validate designs
Work with external suppliers to quote and procure mechanical hardware
Fabricate mechanisms and test setups using standard prototyping methods
Work with management to develop realistic timelines and scope of work to achieve project goals
Skills and Expertise
Demonstrated competence in mechanical design including development of lightweight metallic and composite mechanisms and structures as well as sealing methods
Experience with complete mechanical engineering lifecycle from design through manufacturing
Demonstrated understanding of material properties and structural analysis
Ability to work within a fast-paced research and development environment
Proficiency with Solidworks and Microsoft office suite
About Knightwerx
Knightwerx is a start-up company born to be game-changing. We focus on solving real-world, mission-critical problems for the military special operations community and civilian sectors. Our approach is to seek top experts for every position who drive innovation and enhance the company's direction.