Product Engineer - Aerospace and Defense Sector

Hoerbiger

Your Mission

The Product Engineer performs functions to design new products, improve existing products to meet company objectives, manage new product development projects, and perform testing for qualification and proof of product integrity. Products are used in various industrial applications related to the Aerospace and Defense industries.

How you will make a difference

Design and develop new products based on customer specifications, company and industry standards.
Interact effectively with Product Designers and Drafters to layout new designs and new product specifications.
Perform product analysis calculations relating to product design needs and new product orders.
Establish project objectives with manager, schedules and costs related to product quality, cost and performance and manage the project to meet customer milestones.
Communicate with customers on matters relating to product inquiries and new applications.
Develop and establish test methods and procedures for mechanical and electrical systems as assigned.
Analyze test results and prepare project reports with recommendations for company action.
Identify suppliers of new component parts to assist with design projects.
Build or assist manufacturing with prototype models and perform required testing to meet project needs.
Apply DFM/DFA to products as needed; prepare piece part drawings.
Analyze and determine possible failure modes and establish a project plan of action to effectively increase reliability.
Assist subsidiaries with technical questions.
Make sales calls with Salespeople at customer sites.

What you should be good at

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering required.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required, Aerospace or Defense industry preferred.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and proposals. Ability to effectively present information. and respond to questions from colleagues, managers, and customers.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to convert between imperial and metric measurements.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to collaborate effectively within a small cross-functional engineering team.
Ability to design new products through use of CAD software, calculations, and testing.
Ability to perform MTBF and FMEA calculations.
Ability to review and understand aerospace and defense specifications and statements of work.
Ability to manage customer requirements through a compliance matrix.

Mission Systems Aircraft Integration Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

(part of General Dynamics)

Basic Qualifications :Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.Responsibilities for this Position:As an Aircraft Mission Systems Integration Engineer for Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3), you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for Designing, Implementing and Deploying the next generation of Strategic Weapon Systems.We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), mission systems integration with Aircraft platforms, systems and test engineering, requirement management and Agile development.

What sets you apart:

Strong knowledge of current aircraft mission systems vendors and capabilities.
Demonstrated experience with aircraft payloads and platform integration.
Demonstrated experience with line-of-sight and beyond line-of-sight aircraft communications systems and components.
Working knowledge of Government modular open system approach (MOSA) standards to include open mission systems (OMS), or Government Reference Architectures (GRA).
Clear understanding of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and direct hands-on experience with industry MBSE tools for requirements development, interfaces definition, and traceability.
Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards.
Knowledge of industry standard mechanical design principles.
Hardware and software development, integration, test, and validation/verification.
Sufficient knowledge and experience of other related engineering disciplines to allow their integration within a design activity.
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Creative thinker with ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity.
Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.

Drone Prototyping Engineer

Vertex Autonomy Corp

As a Drone Prototyping Engineer at Vertex, you will be the bridge between digital design and physical reality. You will be responsible for the rapid design, fabrication, and iteration of our sUAS platforms. Your work will enable us to test new concepts in hours and days, not weeks and months. You will be a critical, hands-on member of the engineering team, working directly with autonomy and electrical engineers to build and fly the next generation of intelligent, autonomous aircraft.

Design and model drone airframes, sensor mounts, and electro-mechanical components using CAD software.
Operate, maintain, and optimize our in-house 3D printers and additive manufacturing equipment.
Assemble and integrate all components—including motors, flight controllers, sensors, and payloads—into functional drone prototypes.
Lead the rapid iteration cycle: flight test, identify points of failure or areas for improvement, and implement design changes for the next build.
Collaborate with the broader engineering team to ensure mechanical designs meet the requirements of our autonomy and mission systems.
Manage material inventory for prototyping and contribute to the selection of new manufacturing technologies.

You Should Have the Following

U.S. Citizenship
FAA Part 107 Pilot License
3+ years of experience in mechanical design, robotics, or a related field with a portfolio of hands-on projects.
Expertise in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360, CATIA, or similar).
Deep, hands-on experience with various 3D printing technologies (FDM, SLA, etc.), including slicer software, printer operation, and maintenance.
Strong understanding of additive manufacturing materials and their properties (e.g., PLA, ABS, PETG, Nylon, Carbon Fiber composites).
Proven experience assembling and troubleshooting complex electro-mechanical systems.
Proficiency in soldering, wiring, and basic electronics integration.
A fundamental understanding of drone components (flight controllers, ESCs, motors, communication links) and basic aerodynamic principles.

Nice to Have

A passion for the drone hobby, including experience building and flying FPV drones.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
Experience with other fabrication methods like CNC machining or carbon fiber molding.
Familiarity with flight controller firmware (e.g., Betaflight, ArduPilot, PX4).
Experience using FEA or CFD simulation tools to analyze and validate designs.

UAS Flight Test Engineer

Who is Flock?

Every community deserves to be safe, it’s a fundamental right. Our mission is simple - to build technology that reduces crime and protects privacy. Flock partners with cities, businesses, schools, and neighborhoods to help protect where people live, work, and play. Last year, Flock technology supported over 1 million criminal investigations. We've also helped solve approximately 20% of reported crimes in areas where we're deployed, and have played a role in locating more than 10,000 missing people.

We are a high-performance team united by urgency, ownership, and a shared commitment to meaningful impact. The work is fast-paced and the expectations are high. We push beyond perceived limits, support each other, and hold ourselves accountable to delivering results that matter.

With over $1B in funding and an $8.3B valuation, we are scaling with intention and investing in the people who will help us build what others said could not be done. At Flock, you will find the opportunity to grow quickly, take on real responsibility, and contribute to something bigger than yourself.

The Opportunity

Flock Safety is seeking an experienced and passionate UAS Flight Test Engineer to join our team dedicated to advancing Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in building out and conducting technical testing of different necessary components for DFR systems. In addition to this the candidate will be piloting drones, supporting logistics, and conducting research and development to enhance our DFR capabilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology that saves lives and improves public safety.

This position is an on-site position in our facilities located in Atlanta, GA and will require up to 25% domestic travel. The Flight Test Engineer will be an individual contributor responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of our drone systems, and providing critical insights and improvements for our technology.

The Skillset

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate: Required to operate drones for commercial purposes.
Hardware integration experience: Understanding of standard steps for assessing a new component for integration into a larger system. Preferably into an aircraft.
Software familiarity: Ability to work with custom software through a terminal interface. Preferred experience in Python for the ability to write and modify custom testing applications.
Strong Problem-Solving Skills and Attention to Detail: Ability to efficiently identify issues, troubleshoot, and implement effective solutions.
Strong Research Skills: Ability to stay current on emerging drone technologies and industry best practices.
Effective Communicator: Ability to convey technical information clearly to various stakeholders.
Physical Stamina: Ability to stand and be on your feet for extended periods during testing, field operations, and maintenance tasks. Capable of lifting and transporting equipment and hardware weighing up to 55 lbs.
Travel and Outdoor Work: Ability to travel as required for testing, training, and operational missions (estimated 25% travel). Ability to work outdoors over 70% of the time.
Independent and Collaborative Work: Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a startup team environment.
Customer-Focused Mindset: Ability to support internal and external stakeholders effectively.

Feeling uneasy that you haven’t ticked every box? That’s okay; we’ve felt that way too. Studies have shown women and minorities are less likely to apply unless they meet all qualifications. We encourage you to break the status quo and apply to roles that would make you excited to come to work every day.

90 Days at Flock

We prescribe to 90-day plans and believe that good days, lead to good weeks, which lead to good months. This serves as a preview of the 90 day plan you will receive if you were to be hired in this role at Flock Safety.

The First 30 Days

Meet the team you will be working with and learn about the safety procedures and flight testing environment for your location
Review current standard testing procedures and documentation
Learn about current equipment, aircraft, and systems
Demonstrate UAS piloting capabilities and become a confident Pilot in Command with Flock aircraft

The First 60 Days

Identify ways to improve current integration and testing efforts, and develop plans for those improvements
Begin effectively communicating test results to team members and other stakeholders
Display appropriate problem-solving and risk management skills in line with more sophisticated tasks and experimental endeavors

90 Days & Beyond

Contribute more broadly to testing write-ups, and be confident in your ability to generate reports based on longer-term accrued testing data
Contribute continuously to the testing and evaluation of new integrations and systems