(Remote) Mechanical Engineering

Intrepid Prosperity is hiring a Mechanical Engineer for a fast-growing developer and manufacturer of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) supporting the U.Department of War and allied customers. Following significant recent contract awards, the company is standing up a new facility in the Tampa, Florida area for supply chain and component logistics, flight-test preparation, and low-rate and R&D integration. Joining now means helping to build the site, and its team, from the ground up.
The Mechanical Engineer designs, develops and integrates mechanical systems on the company's UAS, including airframe structures, payload mounts and integration hardware, in a fast-paced R&D environment. The role combines CAD and analysis work with hands-on build and integration on the aircraft, includes regular support of flight testing, and works closely with subcontract manufacturers to make sure designs can be built reliably at rate.

Design and develop UAS mechanical components and assemblies, including airframe structures, payload and avionics mounts, enclosures and ground support equipment.
Produce 3D models and fully toleranced 2D drawings (GD&T) in Onshape, managing releases and revisions.
Perform engineering analysis (structural/FEA, weight and balance, thermal) to support design decisions.
Design for manufacture and assembly, working with subcontract manufacturers on composite, machined and additively manufactured parts.
Perform hands-on mechanical integration of payloads, components and subsystems on UAVs.
Rapidly prototype parts using 3D printing and workshop fabrication, and carry out fit checks.
Plan and run structural, mechanical and environmental tests and document the results.
Lead root-cause analysis and corrective action on mechanical issues.
Prepare aircraft and ground support equipment for flight-test events, support testing on site, and feed post-test inspection findings back into the design.
Release drawings and BOMs, manage engineering changes, and produce assembly instructions for low-rate production and subcontract manufacturers.
Work closely with electrical, software, systems and supply chain teams, and support junior engineers.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field.

• 3+ years of mechanical design experience in UAS, aerospace, defense, robotics or similar hardware R&D.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (Onshape preferred; SolidWorks, CATIA or similar considered), including production drawings with GD&T.
• comfortable working with tools in a workshop.
• Good understanding of structures, materials and manufacturing processes (machining, composites, additive).
• S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or person granted asylum or refugee status).

Direct UAS or small-aircraft experience.
Composite design and fabrication (wet layup, prepreg).
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
S. security clearance.

Location, hours and travel
On site at the company's Tampa, Florida area facility, Monday to Friday within core hours of 8:00 a.m. with reasonable additional hours during test events and field deployments. Engineering staff regularly support flight-test events at a test site about 45 minutes south of Tampa; test days may involve early starts, outdoor work in varying weather and occasional extended days. Occasional customer and supplier travel.

Highly competitive base salary depending on experience, with eligibility for a discretionary bonus after a 90-day review.

• Medical, dental and vision from day one; 10 days PTO in year one and 15 days from year two, plus eight paid holidays.
• Reimbursement of pre-approved travel and flight-test expenses; This role involves access to export-controlled (ITAR/EAR) items and technical data. The role involves lifting UAV components and equipment up to 50 lbs and working outdoors at the flight-test site;