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Skyways
Senior Mechanical Engineer
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
Austin, TX, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
29 August 2026
What they need
- Skyways is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own major aircraft subsystems from concept through flight. You will design hardware, build and test prototypes, and iterate quickly based on real-world performance
- This role sits at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and flight operations, ensuring systems are both reliable in the air and practical to build at scale. We are looking for someone with strong technical judgment who is comfortable working hands-on with hardware and moving quickly through design, build, and test cycles
- Own mechanical subsystems from concept through build, testing, and flight validation
- Design structural and mechanical components for autonomous aircraft
- Develop prototypes and iterate designs based on ground testing and flight data
- Lead subsystem design reviews and drive system level integration across structures, avionics, propulsion, and payload systems
- Partner with manufacturing early in the design process to ensure systems are buildable and capable of scaling to production
- Help define design standards and engineering practices as the team grows- Experience taking hardware from concept through prototyping, testing, and production
- 5+ years of experience designing and developing complex mechanical systems
- Strong understanding of structural design, materials, and manufacturing processes
- Hands-on experience with hardware integration, testing, and troubleshooting
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to make practical engineering tradeoffs under schedule and operational constraints
- Strong CAD experience, preferably in SolidWorks or similar tools
- Experience with aerospace, UAV, robotics, or autonomous systems
- Experience supporting flight test or operational hardware deployments
- Experience designing lightweight structures or composite assemblies
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes for low-volume or rapidly iterating hardware systems
- Experience with FEA, GD&T, or tolerance analysis
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