Knightwerx is looking for a highly skilled and experienced AeroMech engineer to work on the development of a small unmanned electric aircraft. We operate in a fast-paced development environment that balances innovation and ingenuity with practicality and reliability. You’ll be working and supported by a team of strong engineers and subject matter experts to develop an aircraft from the ground up and be involved in every step of the process.Work ExperienceEngineering degree or equivalent experience5+ years experience developing small unmanned, electric aircraft or similar fieldDemonstrated ability to design and produce lightweight aircraft components, perform analysis and testing of aircraft componentsAttributesInnovative, hands-on, and practicalMulti-disciplined, problem solver, driven by engineering analysisGoal driven, learns from mistakes, and closes the loop on the design processUnderstands trades of scope for effortCommunicates well through discussion and documentationWorks well with others to develop plans and solve problemsPrimary DutiesAssists aeromechanical team in the design and development of a small unmanned aircraft airframeContributes to the airframe design, including component layout, weight and balance, materials selection, CAD, prototyping, and fabricationDevelops aircraft component concepts for trade studiesWorks with lead aeromechanical engineer to understand needs for component designsWorks closely with MDO, aerodynamic, propulsion, and avionics engineers to implement cross-discipline engineering decisions in to componentsExecutes build, analysis, and test plans for aircraft componentsTasksDevelop parts and assemblies in SolidWorksSelect materials and fabrication techniquesCarry out component prototype buildsAnalysis of parts including first order structural, thermal, and aerodynamic through analytical or experimental techniquesSources parts, outsources machining/printing/manufacturing of partsHelps set up in-house machines, toolingSkillsCAD, Solidworks preferredLightweight aircraft component and payload designRC building and flyingFabrication through machining, composites, 3D printingComposite materials design and fabricationAerodynamic analysis and designStructural analysis and designCommunication and documentationSome familiarity with cross-discipline terminology and conceptsRequirementsMust have US citizenshipOn-site, collaborative work environmentAbout KnightwerxKnightwerx is a start-up company that was born to be game changing. From its inception, Knightwerx has focused on solving real world, mission critical problems for the government and civilian sectors. Our approach is to seek top experts for every position who are not only willing to make a lasting impact but to drive innovation and enhance the company’s direction. As such, we are not business leaders who build drones or drone builders running a business. We are both.