Mechanical Engineer I Supporting the Most Exciting and Meaningful Missions in the World Mechanical Engineer I PAE ISR is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to support design and integration tasks on a Group 3 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). Essential Duties: * Gather product and structural requirements and designs * Calculate dimensions, weight limitations and requirements in materials * Describe production methods step-by-step (including equipment and software types to be used) * Create detailed designs with computer-aided design (CAD) software * Design diagrams, maps and layouts to illustrate workflow * Prepare and review rough sketches and review them along with the engineering team * Identify potential operational issues and redesign products to improve functionality * Ensure final designs comply with regulations and quality standards * Create manuals that describe existing products operation, features and maintenance Minimum Qualifications: * 0-2 years hands-on experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software (SolidWorks) plus BS in Mechanical Engineering * 0-2 years hands-on experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software (SolidWorks) plus BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering * Ability to meet deadlines Preferred Skills: * Experience with aircraft propulsion systems, Li-Ion battery powered propulsion/Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) systems PAE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veterans status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. EEO is the Law Poster