Senior Mechanical Engineer

Skip to main content Senior Mechanical Engineer Skyfront Redwood City, CA Apply Senior Mechanical Engineer Skyfront Redwood City, CA 1 month ago 119 applicants See who Skyfront has hired for this role Apply Save Report this job About Skyfront:Skyfront manufactures extreme endurance, hybrid-electric drones for heavy-duty commercial and defense applications. From critical surveillance missions to unexploded ordnance detection, Skyfront drones are built to fly for hours, far over the horizon, delivering capabilities that rival full-scale helicopters—at a fraction of the cost.The Skyfront Perimeter 8 holds the multirotor drone flight time record: 13 hours and 4 minutes over a distance of 205 miles.About the Role:Skyfront is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to help design, manufacture, and test the next generation of the world’s longest-flying drones. You’ll work on hybrid and battery propulsion systems, airframe structures, and payload integration that push the boundaries of endurance flight. You’ll build new drone products and improve existing ones.This is a challenging, hands-on engineering role with significant impact on product performance and company growth.Responsibilities:Design and improve drone subsystems, including hybrid propulsion systems, composite and CNC airframe structures, cooling systems, and payload mountsPerform CFD analysis of novel VTOL fixed-wing aircraftConduct FEA simulations and tolerance analysesCollaborate with finance, flight test and production teams to optimize cost, performance, and ease of assembly Required Skills:Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related fieldProficiency in 3D CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, OnShape, Fusion 360)Understanding of structural mechanics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamicsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills2-3 years experience with composites, machining, and additive manufacturingThe ability to work on many, varied projects simultaneouslyProficiency in creating detailed standard operating procedures Preferred Skills:Experience with drones (especially fixed wing), robotics, aerospace, or automotive systemsKnowledge of vibration damping and thermal management techniquesFamiliarity with CFD or FEA toolsFamiliarity in 3D rendering software such as Keyshot or Solidworks VisualizeExperience with iterative design and fast prototyping cyclesComfort using tools such as mills, lathes, and hand tools for prototypingUnderstanding of various different manufacturing technologies, additive, subtractive, vacuum forming, injection molding, etc.What We Offer You:Learning opportunities in a high-demand, cutting-edge field (UAVs / drones)The opportunity to help redefine aviation and contribute to record-breaking flight technologiesA meritocratic, collaborative work environment where your contributions are valuedCompetitive compensation with equity Show more Show less Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Skyfront by 2x See who you know Get notified about new Senior Mechanical Engineer jobs...