We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) is responsible for the design, development, and optimization of mechanical systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and other aerospace applications. This role focuses on creating innovative and reliable mechanical components for UAVs, ensuring their structural integrity, performance, and compliance with industry standards. The engineer will work with cross-functional teams to advance UAS technologies in sectors such as defense, commercial aviation, and space exploration.

Responsibilities:

• Design and Development: Design mechanical components and systems for UAVs and other aerospace vehicles, including airframes, propulsion systems, control surfaces, landing gears, and payload integration.
• Prototyping and Testing: Build and test UAV prototypes to ensure mechanical reliability and performance, including ground and flight tests to validate designs.
• Structural Analysis: Conduct stress, strain, and fatigue analysis on UAV structures and systems to ensure they can withstand operational conditions such as high speeds, altitudes, and varying temperatures.
• Thermal Management: Design and analyze thermal systems to manage heat dissipation, especially for high-performance UAVs and aerospace applications.
• System Integration: Collaborate with electrical, avionics, and software engineers to integrate mechanical systems with sensors, communication, and control systems in unmanned aircraft.
• Material Selection: Evaluate and select lightweight, high-performance materials for UAVs, optimizing for fuel efficiency, durability, and strength.
• Failure Analysis: Perform root cause analysis on mechanical system failures and develop solutions to enhance the safety and performance of UAVs.
• UAV Maintenance and Repair Procedures: Develop guidelines for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of UAV mechanical systems to ensure long- term operational efficiency.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all designs meet relevant UAS regulations and industry standards.
• Engage in R&D for cutting-edge UAS technologies, including autonomous systems, additive manufacturing, and advanced composite materials. 
• Documentation: Create detailed reports, design specifications, maintenance manuals, and testing documentation for UAS mechanical systems. 

Qualifications: 

• Education: Bachelor’s, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 3-7+ years of experience in engineering roles.

Skills:

• Proficiency in CAD and mechanical design software (e.g., SolidWorks)
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and drafting
• Experience with design for manufacturability (DFMA) and tooling design
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and other simulation tools
• Knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, structural mechanics, and aerodynamics
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and ability to mentor
• Some experience in project management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in CAD primarily for aerospace and UAS applications
• Proficiency in detailed design including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and drafting.
• Understanding of UAV manufacturing processes, including 3D printing and advanced composite materials.
• Familiarity with UAV-specific regulations and broader aerospace certification processes (e.g., DO-160, AS9100).
• Strong project management skills

Pay Range by Level for Dallas/Fort Worth, TX

Level III - $109k - $137k
Level IV - $137k - $165k

Bridge Designer (EIT) 

Benesch is seeking to hire a motivated Civil Engineer with 0 to 4 years of experience to join our Railroad Bridge team in Fort Worth, TX.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with or experienced in Rail Bridge or Highway Bridge design. This candidate will have the opportunity to work with Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Technicians across our various offices to deliver services for Class 1, short line, and commuter railroads. Someone in this role would be expected to communicate professionally internally and externally, be adaptable to project needs, conduct essential analyses of project elements, and more.  

Benesch’s Railroad Division is made up of highly skilled rail professionals, many of whom are former employees of operating railroads. This firsthand experience working on designing and maintaining active rail systems uniquely equips our team to develop innovative solutions to a wide variety of rail projects. 

Location

This position will have a hybrid work schedule and, when in the office, will work from our Fort Worth, TX office. 

The Impact You Will Have

• Performing basic analysis of project elements.
• Performing load development, designing calculations of project elements, and checking work.
• Preparing organized structural calculations.
• Designing structural elements and details.
• Developing task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner.
• Performing tasks on schedule and within budget as assigned.
• Working independently under the guidance of a Project Manager.

What We Are Looking For

• BS in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis or related discipline.
• MS in Civil Engineering preferred.
• EIT certification or able to obtain within one (1) year.
• Minimum one (1) year of structural design experience or relevant internship experience.
• Excellent communication for internal and external clients.
• Detail-oriented and experienced with developing plans and specifications.
• Ability to perform complex analysis and design.
• Familiarity or proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, OpenRoads, or other relevant software.
• Ability to assemble a complete design package for assigned elements or projects.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.  #LI-VM1

About the Role

The Ground System Deployments team is looking for an innovative, collaborative and self-driven Civil Project Engineer to join the team to ensure the successful deployment of Zipline’s Ground Systems in all possible applications and configurations. 

This role is well suited to seasoned civil engineers looking to apply their experience designing novel and innovative sites, foundations and structures to advance and accelerate the new and growing industry of  autonomous drone delivery ground systems. 

With broad scope to influence the design of current and next generation systems this role will jopin a stellar team responsible for the site level designs, layouts, civil designs, structural and foundation designs and implementation. Interacting with various mechanical, structural and electrical engineering stakeholders across the organization this role will  ensure the overall system and its site design work hand in hand to ensure the successful deployment of Ziplines Ground Systems within cost and timeline goals. 

This role has a mandate to drive positive change through the organization - as problems or scenarios occur this individual will be tasked with both 0 to 1 problem/project responsibility and also working with the broad engineering and deployments organization to implement foundation changes to product and process as needed. 

This position can be based out of our San Francisco, Dallas or Houston Offices. Onsite is preferred, but this role can be remote flexible with up to 50% travel for the right candidate.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Act as the Civil Engineer of Record for Zipline projects in Texas and other jurisdictions
• Create, refine and update civil layouts for the sites. Act as the Zipline representative for any technical clarifications from cities or jurisdictions regarding our designs. 
• Contribute to the civil and site design standards of Zipline sites. 
• Contribute to the pavement, drainage, and sitescape designs and approaches of Zipline sites and structures. 
• Advise on permitting, codes and and other certification efforts relevant to the projects and structures.  
• Engage and interact with cities and relevant inspectors or relevant external parties to ensure timely project approvals and deployment. 
• Ensure relevant and applicable civil strategies are investigated and implemented where appropriate - grading designs, curb designs, pavement designs
• Understand our internal and external customer’s business and needs and work with our internal engineering and business teams to refine and roadmap necessary changes to ensure the successful deployment of the Ground Systems infrastructure. 
• Source and develop relationships with outside organizations (local jurisdiction, utilities, contractors, OEM and material suppliers etc).
• Evaluate all options and a lean budget, select best vendors to ensure reliable and quality services and products.
• Understand and mitigate the preconstruction, construction, operational and sustaining  risks associated with each project. 
• Interact directly with internal and external partners and stakeholders as needed. 
• Domestic travel to project sites expected on an ad-hoc basis. 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Civil Professional Engineering qualification with stamping capacity in Texas (or the ability to quickly obtain stamping capacity in Texas). Ability to stamp in Arizona and other sunbelt states a strong preference, or the ability and capacity to quickly gain this qualification. 
• Bachelor's degree or higher  with minimum 6 years of experience.
• The individual should have an Engineering background (Civil, others acceptable with relevant experience and stamping capacity) and have worked in the construction, electrical design/EPC, or renewable energy industry, or equivalent industries for 4+ years. The individual should have experience (4yrs+) in working with:
  • Civil codes and building standards, and applicable design and management software.
  • Technical Product Management, Technical Program Management or applicable areas.
  • Systems engineering and  system architecture.
  • External design teams (Architectural, Structural, Civil,Electrical MEPs) on commercial or industrial development  / construction projects.
  • Experience with automated logistics, UAV aviation, EVSE Charging, Renewable Energy and Battery Energy Storage Systems or equivalent industries a plus. 

• Strong candidates should have excellent communications skills to:
  • Drive internal alignment of requirements for projects based on business needs.
  • Provide leadership team with updates on scope, schedule and budgets. 
  • Drive external parties for the implementation of real estate projects. 
• Must be eligible to work in the US.

What Else You Need To Know

Zipline is an equal opportunity employer 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 or our own sensibilities.

We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!

Overview

What you will do:

What you will bring:

Salary Range: USD $120,800.00 - USD $144,960.00 /Yr.

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here:  http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.  You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting askhr@woolpert.com 

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

We're looking for a Mechanical Engineer V/VI for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) which is a senior-level role responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of advanced mechanical systems for UAVs. This position involves strategic oversight, innovative problem-solving, and mentorship of junior engineers. Engineers in this role will contribute to cutting-edge advancements in UAS technologies, driving innovation in areas such as autonomous systems, additive manufacturing, and aerospace materials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Design Leadership: Lead the design of complex mechanical systems for UAVs, including advanced airframes, propulsion systems, and payload integration.

• Advanced Prototyping and Testing: Oversee the development and testing of UAV prototypes, ensuring compliance with performance and reliability goals.

• Comprehensive Structural Analysis: Conduct and review in-depth stress, strain, and fatigue analysis for UAV mechanical systems operating under extreme conditions.

• Thermal Management Expertise: Develop and implement innovative thermal systems for high-performance UAVs.

• Cross-Functional Integration: Lead collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to integrate mechanical systems with avionics, sensors, and software controls.

• Material Innovation: Drive research and development of advanced materials for UAV applications, focusing on composites and lightweight alloys.

• Failure Analysis and Solutions: Lead root cause analysis of mechanical failures and propose long-term, impactful solutions.

• Regulatory Compliance Leadership: Ensure all designs meet and exceed UAS regulations and industry certifications.

• Research and Development: Spearhead R&D initiatives to advance UAS technologies, including autonomous navigation and advanced manufacturing techniques.

• Mentorship and Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering professional growth within the team.

• Documentation and Reporting: Author comprehensive technical documentation, including design reviews, test reports, and compliance certifications.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 10+ years of experience in engineering roles.

Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in CAD and mechanical design software (e.g., SolidWorks)
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and drafting
• Experience with design for manufacturability (DFMA) and tooling design
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and other advanced simulation tools
• Experience in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, structural mechanics, and aerodynamics
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and ability to mentor 
• Proven ability to drive innovation and manage complex engineering projects 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Above experience including 5 years dedicated to UAV development
• Advanced proficiency in CAD primarily for aerospace and UAS applications
• Experience with advanced simulation tools (e.g. FEA, CFD)
• Expertise in structural mechanics, aerodynamics, thermodynamics
• In depth knowledge of UAV manufacturing processes, including 3D printing and advanced composite materials.
• Familiarity with advanced UAV-specific regulations and broader aerospace certification processes (e.g., DO-160, AS9100).

Pay Range by level:

Level V - $165,000 - $189,000

Level VI - $189,000 - $207,000

#LI-ZB1

About Otto Aerospace 
OTTO is developing the world’s first fifth-generation business jet, designed for sustainability through the innovative use of advanced super-laminar aerodynamics and high-precision, net-shaped composites. Flight tests of our technology demonstrator validate a dramatic reduction in fuel burn and allow a sizeable improvement in cabin comfort. Otto Aviation is designing world-class aircraft from first principles physics and delivering ground-breaking aircraft and economic performance. 

Role Overview 

Otto Aerospace is seeking an Engineer, Airframe Stress Analysis to be a member of our team.  The ideal candidate has relevant stress analysis experience and a willingness to learn.  You will join a team developing the world’s most efficient aircraft.  Otto Aviation is seeking engineers, who are comfortable working from first principles, work great in a team atmosphere and get things done. 

 Responsibilities 

• Perform stress analysis of metallic and composite structural components, assemblies and systems to provide inputs to the design and ensure structural integrity.
• Author analysis documentation.
• Create and/or utilize Finite Element Models (FEM).
• Perform Durability and Damage Tolerance (DADT) assessments.
• Review engineering definition for release in the product lifecycle system (PLM).
• Author structural test plans and reports.
• Compare structural test results to analytical models (test vs Finite Element Model).
• Support development of stress analysis tools and methodologies
• Support multi-disciplinary configuration development and trade studies
• Interface with materials & processes, structural test laboratories, flight test, manufacturing, and customers/regulation authorities 

Qualifications/Requirements 

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
• 0-2 years of relevant industry experience (or 1+ with M.S.)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of airframe static and fatigue stress analysis for both composite and metallic structures
• Knowledge of industry standard classical analysis methods
• Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis methods (FEMAP experience is a plus)
• Proficiency with CATIA V5/V6/3DX and ENOVIA V5/V6/3DX is a plus 

Interpersonal Skills 

• Active Listening: Practice to gain insight and truly understand all project stakeholders.
• Critical Thinking: Make prompt, informed and value-based decisions for the project.
• Organization: Focus on agenda, schedules, frameworks, and methodologies, as well as communicating tasks, updates, progress, and blockers.
• Problem Solving: Assess issues from different vantage points and formulate the best solution in addressing specific challenges.
• Self-Motivation: Exude highest level of commitment and motivation to see it through from start to finish.
• Teamwork and Team Building: Establish a collaborative culture where people with unique personalities and skills happily work together and accountable to shared goal.
• Strong Business Communication: Use the right language, tone and storytelling techniques when communicating, describing, or explaining issues over email, chat, reports, presentations and other forms and channels of communication.
• Ability to work with domestic/international supplies/partners effectively 

Where You'll Be

**This position will be on-site at our Ft Worth, TX facility.  It will eventually transition to our new headquarters in Jacksonville, FL in 1-2 years

Benefits

Otto Aerospace provides a robust benefits package that includes competitive salaries, subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) opportunities, paid short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability and additional term life, with 15 paid days off, 13-14 paid holidays, and paid sick leave. Depending on seniority and role, some roles qualify for potential bonuses and stock options.

Otto Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our hiring process. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We believe that a diverse team brings fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and greater success. The more inclusive we are, the stronger we become. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

#LI-Onsite

About Otto Aviation 
OTTO is developing the world’s first fifth-generation business jet, designed for sustainability through the innovative use of advanced super-laminar aerodynamics and high-precision, net-shaped composites. Flight tests of our technology demonstrator validate a dramatic reduction in fuel burn and allow a sizeable improvement in cabin comfort. Otto Aviation is designing world-class aircraft from first principles physics and delivering ground-breaking aircraft and economic performance. 

 Role Overview 

Otto Aviation is seeking an Engineer, Airframe Stress Analysis to be a member of our team.  The ideal candidate has relevant stress analysis experience and a willingness to learn.  You will join a team developing the world’s most efficient aircraft.  Otto Aviation is seeking engineers, who are comfortable working from first principles, work great in a team atmosphere and get things done. 

 Responsibilities 

• Perform stress analysis of metallic and composite structural components, assemblies and systems to provide inputs to the design and ensure structural integrity.
• Author analysis documentation.
• Create and/or utilize Finite Element Models (FEM).
• Perform Durability and Damage Tolerance (DADT) assessments.
• Review engineering definition for release in the product lifecycle system (PLM).
• Author structural test plans and reports.
• Compare structural test results to analytical models (test vs Finite Element Model).
• Support development of stress analysis tools and methodologies
• Support multi-disciplinary configuration development and trade studies
• Interface with materials & processes, structural test laboratories, flight test, manufacturing, and customers/regulation authorities 

Qualifications/Requirements 

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience (or 1+ with M.S.)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of airframe static and fatigue stress analysis for both composite and metallic structures
• Knowledge of industry standard classical analysis methods
• Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis methods (FEMAP experience is a plus)
• Proficiency with CATIA V5/V6/3DX and ENOVIA V5/V6/3DX is a plus 

Interpersonal Skills 

• Active Listening: Practice to gain insight and truly understand all project stakeholders.
• Critical Thinking: Make prompt, informed and value-based decisions for the project.
• Organization: Focus on agenda, schedules, frameworks, and methodologies, as well as communicating tasks, updates, progress, and blockers.
• Problem Solving: Assess issues from different vantage points and formulate the best solution in addressing specific challenges.
• Self-Motivation: Exude highest level of commitment and motivation to see it through from start to finish.
• Teamwork and Team Building: Establish a collaborative culture where people with unique personalities and skills happily work together and accountable to shared goal.
• Strong Business Communication: Use the right language, tone and storytelling techniques when communicating, describing, or explaining issues over email, chat, reports, presentations and other forms and channels of communication.
• Ability to work with domestic/international supplies/partners effectively 

 Where You'll Be

**This is an onsite position.  You will be hybrid/onsite at our temporary headquarters in Ft Worth TX, then relocate to our new location in Jacksonville, FL upon facility readiness.

Benefits

Otto Aerospace provides a robust benefits package that includes competitive salaries, subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) opportunities, paid short term disability, voluntary long-term disability and additional term life, with 15 paid days off, 13-14 paid holidays, and paid sick leave. Depending on seniority and role, some roles qualify for potential bonuses and stock options.

Otto Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our hiring process. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We believe that a diverse team brings fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and greater success. The more inclusive we are, the stronger we become. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

#LI-Hybrid