Aero Mechanical Engineer - UAV Design (Scottsdale)
Knightwerx is looking for Aero Mechanical Engineer - UAV Design (Scottsdale) in Scottsdale, AZ.
This local job opportunity with ID 3890373021 is live since 2026-10-15 04:31:27.
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 Experience Engineering degree or equivalent experience 5 years experience developing small unmanned, electric aircraft or similar field Demonstrated ability to design and produce lightweight aircraft components, perform analysis and testing of aircraft components Attributes Innovative, hands-on, and practical Multi-disciplined, problem solver, driven by engineering analysis Goal driven, learns from mistakes, and closes the loop on the design process Understands trades of scope for effort Communicates well through discussion and documentation Works well with others to develop plans and solve problems Primary Duties Assists aeromechanical team in the design and development of a small unmanned aircraft airframe Contributes to the airframe design, including component layout, weight and balance, materials selection, CAD, prototyping, and fabrication Develops aircraft component concepts for trade studies Works with lead aeromechanical engineer to understand needs for component designs Works closely with MDO, aerodynamic, propulsion, and avionics engineers to implement cross-discipline engineering decisions in to components Executes build, analysis, and test plans for aircraft components Tasks Develop parts and assemblies in SolidWorks Select materials and fabrication techniques Carry out component prototype builds Analysis of parts including first order structural, thermal, and aerodynamic through analytical or experimental techniques Sources parts, outsources machining/printing/manufacturing of parts Helps set up in-house machines, tooling Skills CAD, Solidworks preferred Lightweight aircraft component and payload design RC building and flying Fabrication through machining, composites, 3D printing Composite materials design and fabrication Aerodynamic analysis and design Structural analysis and design Communication and documentation Some familiarity with cross-discipline terminology and concepts Requirements Must have US citizenship On-site, collaborative work environment About Knightwerx Knightwerx develops American-made, AI-powered unmanned aerial systems and remote sensing technologies that support human-machine teaming in mission-critical environments. We build next-generation aerospace and autonomy solutions for both commercial and government customers where performance, speed, and reliability matter. As a growing company, we offer the opportunity to work close to the mission, close to the product, and close to the decisions that shape what gets built. Why Knightwerx • Work on technology with real-world impact • Help shape products from concept through deployment • Small, highly technical team with significant ownership and influence • Direct access to engineering and company leadership • Opportunity to move quickly and see your work deployed • Competitive compensation and benefits package Additional Information • Onsite position in Scottsdale, AZ • Relocation assistance available • U.S. Citizenship Required No Agencies5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386
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 Experience Engineering degree or equivalent experience 5 years experience developing small unmanned, electric aircraft or similar field Demonstrated ability to design and produce lightweight aircraft components, perform analysis and testing of aircraft components Attributes Innovative, hands-on, and practical Multi-disciplined, problem solver, driven by engineering analysis Goal driven, learns from mistakes, and closes the loop on the design process Understands trades of scope for effort Communicates well through discussion and documentation Works well with others to develop plans and solve problems Primary Duties Assists aeromechanical team in the design and development of a small unmanned aircraft airframe Contributes to the airframe design, including component layout, weight and balance, materials selection, CAD, prototyping, and fabrication Develops aircraft component concepts for trade studies Works with lead aeromechanical engineer to understand needs for component designs Works closely with MDO, aerodynamic, propulsion, and avionics engineers to implement cross-discipline engineering decisions in to components Executes build, analysis, and test plans for aircraft components Tasks Develop parts and assemblies in SolidWorks Select materials and fabrication techniques Carry out component prototype builds Analysis of parts including first order structural, thermal, and aerodynamic through analytical or experimental techniques Sources parts, outsources machining/printing/manufacturing of parts Helps set up in-house machines, tooling Skills CAD, Solidworks preferred Lightweight aircraft component and payload design RC building and flying Fabrication through machining, composites, 3D printing Composite materials design and fabrication Aerodynamic analysis and design Structural analysis and design Communication and documentation Some familiarity with cross-discipline terminology and concepts Requirements Must have US citizenship On-site, collaborative work environment About Knightwerx Knightwerx develops American-made, AI-powered unmanned aerial systems and remote sensing technologies that support human-machine teaming in mission-critical environments. We build next-generation aerospace and autonomy solutions for both commercial and government customers where performance, speed, and reliability matter. As a growing company, we offer the opportunity to work close to the mission, close to the product, and close to the decisions that shape what gets built. Why Knightwerx • Work on technology with real-world impact • Help shape products from concept through deployment • Small, highly technical team with significant ownership and influence • Direct access to engineering and company leadership • Opportunity to move quickly and see your work deployed • Competitive compensation and benefits package Additional Information • Onsite position in Scottsdale, AZ • Relocation assistance available • U.S. Citizenship Required No Agencies5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386