FlightWave, a subsidiary of Red Cat Holdings, is looking to fill a Sr. Mechanical Engineer position. We are a dynamic and growing drone technology company focused on the manufacturing of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS drones) for use in defense, public safety, and other government security organizations.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, prototyping, fabricating, testing, and integrating a range of mechanical systems into flight hardware and ground control systems. The ideal candidate will have a background in mechanical design of drones and/or multi-axis camera gimbals in high volume production applications.

Location Note: The role will start in Santa Monica, but the office is expected to move to the Long Beach area in Q1 2025.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electro-mechanical systems for UAS systems in SolidWorks.
• Prototype, validate, and prepare designs for scalable manufacturing.
• Develop and build tools, fixtures, and automation jigs for manufacturing.
• Identify and qualify new vendors and manufacturing partners.
• Draft assembly procedures, inspection and test procedures, test reports, and product requirements documents.
• Get hands on with the NPI process, including building hardware systems yourself.
• Fly incredible drones.

Qualifications

• B.S. in mechanical engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 7 years of direct industry experience in a design-focused role.
• Outstanding problem solving, oral & written communication skills.
• Minimum 4 years prior experience with SolidWorks.
• Demonstrated experience with design and manufacturing for high rate production.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with BLDC motor system design and integrations.
• Experience with flexible PCB & cable routing design for high reliability motion systems.
• Experience with cameras, and other optical systems.
• Experience with PCBA layout and production from a mechanical perspective.
• Experience with microcontroller programming for fixtures, test systems, and other associated production hardware.
• Familiarity with structural composites design (fiberglass, carbon fiber) and composites mold design

Additional Information

Background Check

This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.

EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure

Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology, or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $135,000.00 – $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What range are you targeting for this position, based on what you know about it now? (It is understood that your targeted pay range may be negotiable based upon the responsibilities of the position, but a range is required to be considered.)

Ability to Relocate:

• Santa Monica, CA 90403: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person