Top Engineering Jobs in Seattle, WA

Perform finite element modeling and structural analyses (static, modal, fatigue, vibration) for UAV airframes; validate FEA with hand calculations and test data; develop test plans, define load cases and material properties, optimize structures for weight and strength, and document technical recommendations.

Lead battery system architecture, design, qualification, integration, and production for X-BAT, launch/recovery vehicles, and ground equipment. Deploy high-voltage, high-power battery systems, build team and lab, perform verification, debug complex electrical and environmental issues, and provide mentorship and program leadership.

Design, develop, and maintain ground control and mission-planning software for the X-BAT platform. Build full-stack, low-latency, fault-tolerant systems for telemetry fusion, operator UIs (React/TypeScript), communication interfaces, and integrations with autonomy and flight teams. Lead feature development, write well-tested code, and collaborate across embedded, UX, and flight-test teams to deliver field-ready solutions.

Lead design and execution of mechanical and structural test plans, build and operate hydraulic test fixtures, integrate and calibrate sensors, automate data collection and analysis with Python, produce technical reports, perform CAD design and collaborate across engineering teams to validate hardware performance.

Lead design, development, and testing of a deployable launch and recovery system for a next-generation UAS. Create CAD models and manufacturing drawings, perform structural, thermal, and fatigue analyses, oversee prototyping and validation, integrate launcher with aircraft systems, and support flight test campaigns and supplier production for field-deployable military operations.

Design and develop primary and secondary structural components for a next-generation UAV. Perform CAD modeling, hand calculations, limited FEA, generate drawings and documentation, support validation and testing, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and iterate hardware through manufacturing and flight tests.

Design and develop primary and secondary structural components for next-generation UAVs from concept through production. Perform CAD modeling, hand calculations, limited FEA, generate drawings and documentation, support testing and validation, collaborate cross-functionally with propulsion, avionics, manufacturing, and flight test, and iterate designs for manufacturability and integration.

Design, analyze, and integrate avionics thermal management for unmanned aircraft. Perform heat transfer and CFD modeling, support trade studies and hardware design, plan and execute thermal tests, correlate models with data, and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Lead design and integration of secure, low-latency communication systems for autonomous aircraft, including RF, SATCOM, SDR, and tactical data links. Define system requirements, optimize encrypted data links, enable connectivity between airborne, ground, and satellite systems, develop AI-driven sensor fusion, validate performance via simulation and flight testing, and ensure DoD compliance and mission readiness.

Lead fuel system architecture, integration, testing, and operational support for a jet-powered UAV. Manage engineers and technicians working on tanks, pumps, valves, venting, pressurization, and sensors. Drive fluid/thermal trade studies, coordinate testing and instrumentation, support failure investigations, and align suppliers and schedules with program goals across propulsion, airframe, and manufacturing teams.