Aero Design & Development Engineer II

Job Description

Seeking an Aero Design & Development Engineer II who designs drones. The role focuses on the hands-on design and development of quadcopters and other multi-rotor UAVs , from concept through to a flying prototype. CFD or analysis skills are a bonus, but the main requirement is someone who understands drones and drone design. Key Responsibilities: Design quadcopters and other multi-rotor UAVs, including airframe layout and overall configuration. Carry out the calculations to confirm the motors are suitable for the application and the propellers can generate the required lift. Build, assemble, and iterate physical prototypes. Optimise component placement and centre of gravity (CG); integration is handled by the drone team. Plan and carry out bench and flight tests, and tune the platform. Document results and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Requirements: 3 to 5 years in drone or UAV design and development. Hands-on experience designing and building quadcopters or other multi-rotor platforms. Good understanding of drone subsystems: propulsion, power, airframe, and payload integration. Ability to translate problem statements into a buildable drone design. Comfortable with prototyping, assembly, and flight testing. Proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks is a must. Preferred: CFD or aerodynamic analysis knowledge, knowledge of OpenFOAM, and experience with flight controllers such as PX4 or ArduPilot. Design for manufacturing GD&T CFD & FEA