Mechanical Engineer

Red Cat Holdings • Torrance, CA • 4h ago

Salary Range $110,000.00 - $137,000.00 Salary

Description

Position Summary

FlightWave, a subsidiary of Red Cat Holdings, is looking to fill a Mechanical Engineer position. We are a dynamic and growing drone technology company focused on the manufacturing of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS drones) for use in defense, public safety, and other government security organizations.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, prototyping, fabricating, testing, and integrating a range of mechanical systems into flight hardware and ground control systems. The ideal candidate will have a background in mechanical design of drones and/or multi-axis camera gimbals in high volume production applications.

This position is in-person, based at the FlightWave facility in Torrence, California.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Design electromechanical systems for UAS platforms using SolidWorks

Proto@type, test, and refine designs, preparing them for scalable manufacturing

Develop and build production tools, fixtures, and automation jigs to support manufacturing operations

Manage engineering drawings, revisions, and documentation throughout the product lifecycle

Maintain and organize product data within the PDMS, ensuring accuracy and traceability

Identify, evaluate, and qualify new vendors and manufacturing partners

Create assembly procedures, inspection and test procedures, test reports, and product requirements documentation

Participate directly in the NPI process, including hands on hardware builds and system bring up

Contribute to the design, build, and flight testing of advanced drone platforms

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.

3+ years of industry experience in a design-focused engineering role.

Demonstrated excellence in problem-solving, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

3+ years of hands-on experience with SolidWorks or comparable CAD platforms (e.g., NX, Creo, AutoCAD).

Proven ability to drive system-level architecture decisions and support full lifecycle product development through strong systems engineering principles.

Proven ability to perform FEA analysis, including modal, thermal and aerodynamic analysis.

Proven experience designing for high-rate production, including rapid prototyping and new product development.

Additional Desired Qualifications

Experience with BLDC motor system design, integration, and validation

Proficiency in PCB layout, design, and component placement for electromechanical systems

Background in flexible PCB design and reliable cable routing for dynamic or motion critical assemblies

Industry experience in robotics, UAVs/drones, autonomous systems, or similar hardware driven environments

Familiarity with camera modules, imaging systems, and optical component integration

Experience collaborating with electrical engineering teams to support PCBA layout, DFM/DFX, and production from a mechanical standpoint

Ability to develop microcontroller based tools or fixtures for testing, production support, or hardware bring up

Knowledge of structural composite materials (carbon fiber, fiberglass) and related mold or tooling design

Experience performing or interpreting analyses such as thermal, aerodynamic, or transient vibration simulation

Understanding of composite layup processes and design for manufacturability in composite structures

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Be able to lift 15 lb

Work on your feet for 5+ hours each day

Background Check

This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.

EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure

Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment 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. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.

E-Verify

The company participates E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) ensure eligibility for employment and compliance with Right to Work (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER\RightToWorkPoster%20Eng\Es.pdf) rules.

Compensation: $110k - $137k, plus generous annual equity package and potential bonuses.

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