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Overview

FlightWave, a subsidiary of Red Cat Holdings, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, prototype, fabricate, test, and integrate mechanical systems for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS drones) used in defense and public safety.

Responsibilities

  • Design electromechanical systems for UAS platforms using SolidWorks
  • Prototype, test, and refine designs, preparing them for scalable manufacturing
  • Develop and build production tools, fixtures, and automation jigs to support manufacturing operations
  • Manage engineering drawings, revisions, and documentation throughout the product lifecycle
  • Maintain and organize product data within the PDMS, ensuring accuracy and traceability
  • Identify, evaluate, and qualify new vendors and manufacturing partners
  • Create assembly procedures, inspection and test procedures, test reports, and product requirements documentation
  • Participate directly in the NPI process, including hands‑on hardware builds and system bring‑up
  • Contribute to the design, build, and flight testing of advanced drone platforms

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
  • 3+ years of industry experience in a design-focused engineering role
  • Demonstrated excellence in problem-solving, with strong written and verbal communication skills
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with SolidWorks or comparable CAD platforms (e.g., NX, Creo, AutoCAD)
  • Proven ability to drive system-level architecture decisions and support full lifecycle product development through strong systems engineering principles
  • Proven ability to perform FEA analysis, including modal, thermal and aerodynamic analysis
  • Proven experience designing for high-rate production, including rapid prototyping and new product development

Additional Information

  • The role will start in Carson, but the office is expected to move to the Torrance area in Q1 2026.
  • 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.
  • The company participates in E-Verify to ensure eligibility for employment.
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