design engineer
The Panther Group
Grand Prairie, United States of America
yesterday
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
Senior Compensation
$ 150KJob location
Grand Prairie, United States of America
Tech stack
3d Models
Computer-Aided Design
Configuration Management
Rapid Prototyping Process
Systems Integration
Windchill
Job description
The Panther Group is seeking an experienced UAS Mechanical Design Engineer to support advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) development programs in Grand Prairie, TX. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled design engineer with deep experience in military/defense systems, small air vehicle design, rapid prototyping, and mechanical system development.
This role is ideal for candidates with a proven track record of designing, integrating, and delivering UAS components and systems from concept through prototype or production. What Youâll Do
- Design, develop, integrate, and test Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) components and subsystems
- Support rapid prototyping, fielding programs, and R&D initiatives
- Develop:
- Design concepts
- Detailed drawings
- Preliminary layouts
- Mechanical assemblies
- Prototype-ready hardware
- Evaluate critical design factors such as:
- Manufacturability
- Material availability
- Strength-to-weight efficiency
- Cost
- Interchangeability
- Contract requirements
- Utilize PLM/ERP tools (such as Windchill) for:
- Configuration management
- Change control
- Traceability
- Create and manage:
- BOMs
- CAD models
- GD&T
- Part tolerancing
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to coordinate design development
- Review and validate drawings, calculations, specifications, and layouts for accuracy and compliance
- Identify design deficiencies and recommend improvements to optimize performance and manufacturability
Requirements
- 6+ years of mechanical design experience in:
- Military
- Defense
- UAS / UAV systems
- 6+ years of experience in:
- Small air vehicle development
- Prototype-to-production design
- PLM/ERP tools (Windchill preferred)
- Strong proficiency with:
- CAD
- BOM management
- GD&T
- Part tolerancing
- Experience with:
- Complex mechanical/electrical integration
- Weight and performance trade studies
- Configuration control
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, * UAS / UAV rapid development programs
- Aerospace or defense manufacturing
- Prototype fielding
- Windchill or similar PLM systems
- Lightweight structures or advanced air vehicle systems
