Teams at FW ACQUISITION INC

Leads mechanical engineering for UAS and ground-control hardware, serving as technical authority for system changes and product architecture. Designs electro-mechanical systems, prototypes and tests hardware, supports high-rate manufacturing, and develops fixtures and automation. Drives DFMEA, NPI, sustaining processes, vendor qualification, documentation, and lifecycle product development. The role requires advanced SolidWorks/CAD expertise, FEA analysis, production design experience, and hands-on drone development.

Develop and execute validation and qualification testing for complex electromechanical and drone systems. Design custom fixtures, automation, and data acquisition systems; apply statistical and reliability methods; support supplier qualification and risk management; investigate root causes; and drive corrective actions. The role also contributes to validation strategy, test method development, and integration of mechanical systems into flight hardware and ground control systems.

Leads complex, cross-functional technical programs for UAS hardware across concept, architecture, design, validation, production ramp, and sustainment. Owns scope, schedules, resources, risks, dependencies, tradeoffs, and program-level delivery. Coordinates engineering, product, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and operations teams; leads design reviews, technical trade studies, DFMEA activities, and process improvements. Coaches teams on program execution and manages multiple concurrent workstreams in agile and gated hardware development environments.