UAS Mechanical Design Engineer

COLSA Corporation is seeking an experienced UAS Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and testing of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS), including Group 1 and Group 2 UAS platforms. This position supports the full product development lifecycle, from initial concept and mechanical design through prototype development, testing, qualification, and transition to production.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions) Develops mechanical designs, assemblies, and system architectures for sUAS platforms and flight-critical hardware components. Performs structural analyses, engineering trade studies, and design evaluations to support system performance, reliability, and mission requirements.

Designs and integrates mechanical structures, assemblies, and hardware components using Solid. Works. Supports prototype development, hardware integration, ground and flight testing, and environmental qualification activities. Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing teams to refine designs for manufacturability, assembly, and repeatable production.

Administers Solid. Works PDM Professional workflows to support engineering configuration management, document control, and revision tracking. Develops, reviews, and manages engineering change documentation, including Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).

Ensures engineering drawings, technical documentation, and design changes comply with ASME Y14 drafting standards and applicable customer requirements. At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our "Family of Professionals!

" Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits