Mechanical Engineer

Location: Brooklyn Navy Yard, NY (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $85,000 - $130,000

Company Overview: Easy Aerial is a leading military-grade autonomous Drone-in-a-Box designer and manufacturer headquartered in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Our advanced UAV solutions are designed to meet critical security needs, serving clients in various sectors including defense and security. With a team composed of former military personnel and seasoned aerospace and robotics engineers, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative drone technologies built in the USA. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our engineering team and contribute to the design and development of our cutting-edge drone systems.

Who You Are: You are a detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer with a strong foundation in mechanical design principles. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to bring innovative drone technologies to life. You enjoy working on challenging projects that require creative problem-solving. Your ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and work cross-functionally makes you an essential part of our engineering team. Your expertise in materials, manufacturing processes, and analysis enables you to create reliable, efficient, and high performing mechanical systems. You are committed to continuous improvement and are always eager to stay ahead of industry trends, ensuring that your designs are at the forefront of technological advancement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems for autonomous drone platforms, ensuring functionality and manufacturability, while optimizing system performance.
• Create and revise detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings.
• Conduct analysis and simulations to validate designs (stress, thermal, and vibration)
• Create and revise detailed 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, specifications, and documentation for manufacturing and assembly.
• Participate in prototyping, assembly, fabrication, and validation of new designs.
• Identify system design and manufacturing issues by conducing root cause analysis, evaluating impacts and risks, and implementing solutions to the product.
• Carry design projects through the full Engineering process and coordinate implementation through an Engineering Change Process.
• Drive continuous improvement of products through cross-functional collaboration and conducting design reviews for Engineering and leadership stakeholders
• Participate in integration efforts to support customer requests and growing applications of Easy Aerial products.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. (Master’s degree is a plus)
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design and analysis, preferably in the aerospace or defense industries as applied to unmanned aircraft systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards for military vehicles, systems, and equipment. (MIL-STD, etc.)
• Proficiency in CAD/PDM software (Solidworks, Autodesk, etc.) with experience in simulation tools (Solidworks Simulation, etc.)
• Demonstrate knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes relevant to aerospace applications.
• Demonstrate hands-on prototyping experience and familiarity with fabrication/manufacturing techniques.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines in a small-business environment.
• U.S. National (Citizen, naturalized, etc.)
• Familiarity with ISO9001 and AS9100 standards is highly desirable

Tools and Knowledge Base:

• CAD Systems (Solidworks proficiency preferred)
• Configuration Management principles and tools (Solidworks PDM preferred)
• Design Simulation Tools (Solidworks Simulation preferred)

Why Join Easy Aerial?

• Be part of a pioneering company at the forefront of autonomous drone technology.
• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment with a talented team.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.