Lead the architecture, design, and development of precision wire harnesses and cable assemblies that are critical to mission success for the next-generation autonomous UAV platform.
Compensation
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Responsibilities
Lead design of wire harnesses and cable assemblies for autonomous UAVs
Own harness design process: concept, 3D CAD routing, analysis, and drawing release
Perform electrical and environmental analysis for harness reliability
Prototype and test harnesses in dynamic, mission-critical environments
Collaborate with avionics, systems, and manufacturing teams for integration
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering
Provide technical leadership for the integration of major aircraft systems across the full product development lifecycle, establishing subsystem installation architectures and guiding multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Compensation
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Responsibilities
Serve as the technical lead for integration of major aircraft systems across multiple engineering disciplines
Establish subsystem installation architecture and interface strategies for mechanical, electrical, avionics, and fluid systems
Lead multidisciplinary packaging studies balancing aircraft performance, manufacturability, maintainability, reliability, and serviceability
Develop engineering standards for installation design, routing practices, CAD modeling, drawing quality, and configuration management
Lead complex engineering investigations involving aircraft integration, manufacturing, supplier issues, or field problems
Requirements
Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline
Set the technical direction for propulsion across Heaviside's air vehicle programs, from concept through rate production.
Locations (2)
Los Angeles, California, United States
Oslo, Oslo, Norway
Responsibilities
Set the technical direction for propulsion across Heaviside's air vehicle programs, from concept through rate production
Own the design, analysis, and qualification of engines, fuel systems, and related subsystems for expendable vehicles that must run reliably when GPS and spectrum are denied
Lead dynamometer and bench testing to characterize power, fuel consumption, thermal behavior, and altitude performance, and turn the data into design changes
Direct field and flight test campaigns for propulsion, define pass criteria, and drive root cause investigations of failures to closure
Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality engineers to design engines and components for repeatable in-house production at increasing volume
Leading part procurement and supplier issue resolution across multiple programs, supporting prototype design and BOM creation for interior and exterior vehicle systems.
Responsibilities
Order prototype components from suppliers and coordinate delivery to the Tech Center
Ensure parts are available and delivered on schedule to support prototype builds
Troubleshoot build issues during prototype assembly and drive root-cause resolution
Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Develop process sheets and installation instructions for vehicle components
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)
Nice to have: Teamcenter experience
Nice to have: NX experience
Nice to have: Familiarity with CAD models and engineering documentation
Nice to have: Basic understanding of automotive systems and vehicle operation
Design, develop, and validate high‑voltage Li‑Ion battery packs for Amazon’s Prime Air electric propulsion subsystem.
Compensation
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.
Responsibilities
Design the mechanical architecture for high‑voltage Li‑Ion battery packs, including cell arrangement, modules, enclosures, structural supports, and interconnections
Create 3D models and manufacturing drawings in CATIA with GD&T
Design and integrate thermal management systems and sealed, IP‑rated enclosures
Perform FEA (structural, vibration, thermal) and tolerance stack‑up analysis
Plan and execute prototype builds, validation testing, and root‑cause failure analysis
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
Join the Advanced Technology Development team to lead mechanical architecture and design for rapid radar prototypes, electronics packaging, thermal solutions, test infrastructure, and early system integration.
Compensation
The expected annual salary range for this role is $149,659—$224,437 USD
Responsibilities
Lead mechanical development for prototypes, testbeds, demonstrators, and future Advanced Technology Development efforts
Develop electronics packaging, enclosure, radome, mounting, handling, and installation concepts for advanced radar hardware
Design thermal solutions for RF assemblies, high-power electronics, compute hardware, and compact radar configurations
Collaborate with RF, electrical, PCB design, systems, test engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and key stakeholders to deliver mission-critical prototype solutions within demanding performance and timeline goals
Create parts, assemblies, fixtures, and integration hardware using rapid machining, sheet metal, additive manufacturing, and quick-turn supplier capabilities
Requirements
BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field
Nice to have: Mechanical hardware design for radar
Nice to have: Mechanical hardware design for phased arrays
Nice to have: Mechanical hardware design for aerospace
Nice to have: Mechanical hardware design for defense
Skills
R
Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
RocketForce Technologies LLC · Posted Nov 13, 2026
Design and develop mechanical solutions for aerospace platforms, coordinate with procurement and manufacturing, and support laboratory testing and verification.