Senior Mechanical Engineer - Area-I
Area-I, Inc. is a metro-Atlanta-based company dedicated to the development of state-of-the-art unmanned aircraft systems designed for use by the United States Armed Forces. We specialize in the development of unmanned aircraft systems that eject from host platforms or modular launch systems. These platforms are designed to meet the specific needs of our customers where we design, build, test, and ultimately deliver unique solutions to the customer. Area-I’s customers include the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, and NASA.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- This position will involve working or leading a team environment on the design, fabrication, prototyping, and flight testing of advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and launch systems.
- Component design and prototyping
- System and sub-system design, modeling, and prototyping
- Structural analysis with hand calculation and FEA analysis
- Design for manufacturing and production
- Production drawings applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Provide status reports and support documentation
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 8+ years relevant industry experience
- Minimum B.S. in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3D Design and FEA experience (Solidworks desired)
- Composites fabrication experience
- Experience with common hand tools
- Familiarity with machine shop tools such as a lathe, mill, etc.
Area-I is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you are someone passionate to work on problems that matter, we’d love to hear from you!
In accordance with requirements on Anduril as a federal contractor under Executive Order 14042, new employees will be required to provide proof of vaccination or exempt status prior to starting employment.