Join Actus Advanced Systems, a veteran-led company at the forefront of developing next-generation autonomous aerial cargo systems designed for critical and challenging logistics operations. Our mission is to enable assured sustainment and operational agility in complex environments by revolutionizing cargo handling for VTOL aircraft.
As a small but growing team, this is a unique opportunity to directly shape the future of mechanical engineering at Actus Advanced Systems.
You’ll be instrumental in taking design projects from concept through production. You will be hands-on every step of the way, from refining system requirements and creating detailed designs to fabricating custom components and assembling full-scale prototypes. Our high bay shop in Austin, TX, provides dedicated space and resources for developing, building, and rigorously testing solutions from the component level to the full-scale integrated system.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 2+ years of experience designing, analyzing, and building mechanical structures and/or mechanisms

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Contributed to a fast-paced team environment that required resourcefulness, adaptability, and an entrepreneurial mindset to meet tight time and budget constraints
• Proficient in advanced CAD tools, including experience with integrated analysis packages
• Solid understanding of Design-for-Manufacturability (DFM) principles and familiarity with various manufacturing processes such as casting, machining, and composite fabrication
• Experience with components such as winches, actuators, latches, motors, etc
• Skilled in using a diverse range of tools for building and fabrication
• Working directly with vendors and partners on collaborative custom solutions
• Experience generating fabrication drawings per GD&T requirements
• Proficient in analyzing and interpreting test data, including thermal and vibration testing
• Ability to take a product from concept through to production with little supervision
• Manage development schedules, vendors, budgets, and project deliverables
• 1+ year of leading people in a professional setting or within a club, team, or organization
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $80,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In perso

• Develop and own design concepts from a clean sheet through to full production.
• Collaborate across disciplines (e.g. electrical engineering) to create designs optimized for size, weight, power, and cost.
• Evolve conceptual designs into fully detailed CAD models, ensuring components and assemblies are ready for manufacturing.
• Perform Structural analysis on designs, leveraging consultant resources as needed, to ensure structural integrity and compliance with requirements.
• Use fundamental engineering calculations to quickly evaluate and iterate on your designs.
• Validate your work by building and testing development articles.
• Work closely with manufacturing engineers and technicians to refine and enhance your designs.