Job DetailsJob Location: Teal Drones - SLC, UT 84115Position Summary
The Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and testing components, subsystems, and processes with increasing independence. This role contributes to the successful execution of engineering programs by solving technical problems within their domain, supporting verification efforts, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure high-quality, production-ready outcomes.
The Engineer works closely with peers, mentors, and cross-functional teams to execute technical tasks, mitigate risks, and continuously improve engineering processes and product performance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Design and test components and subsystems with increasing independence
Develop new processes, components, or subsystem assemblies, or production tooling
Help establish and execute process, component, and subsystem verification plans
Lead problem solving efforts and support root cause investigations
Coordinate project planning activities within assigned scope
Maintain technical documentation and support engineering deliverables
Designs and tests with increasing independence
Develops new processes, components, subsystem assemblies, or production tooling
Helps establish and execute process, component, and subsystem verification plans
Solves hard problems within assigned technical domain
Identifies and mitigates technical risks
Leads root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts
Influences component-level technology choices
Provides ongoing mentorship to junior or peer team members
Leads basic projects within discipline
Collaborates efficiently with other engineering teams
Coordinates project planning activities
Leads routine technical meetings
Manages simple vendor relationships
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
BS or MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
5 – 8 years’ experience in mechanical system and component design for complex products
Experience in structural FEA, vibration analysis, and modal testing correlation
Experience or understanding of heat transfer and thermal management in electromechanical systems
Experience in designing injection-molded plastic components for high-volume production
Experience with metals, plastics, fasteners, adhesives, and surface treatments
Experience in SolidWorks, PDM, and PLM systems
Understanding of engineering principles, best practices, and design processes
Experience supporting products from concept development to production release
Experience supporting verification and testing activities
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments
Additional Desired Qualifications
Experience participating in vendor or supplier interactions
Previous experience with avionics or UAVs
Experience with optics specification and integration
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Must be able to walk, stand, and navigate large indoor and outdoor facilities for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift, carry, and move materials and equipment weighing up to 25 lbs on a regular basis.
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required in designated areas or when performing specific tasks, in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.
May be required to climb ladders, stoop, kneel, or crouch during inspections, maintenance walk-throughs, or emergency response situations.
Regular exposure to facility operations including noise, dust, temperature fluctuations, and industrial equipment.
Occasional off-hours or weekend work required for emergency facility responses or projects as needed
Requires frequent use of a computer and other standard office equipment for documentation, communication, and coordination tasks.
Background Check
This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.
EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure
Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.
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Compensation: Salary plus generous annual equity package and potential bonuses.
Qualifications
The Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and testing components, subsystems, and processes with increasing independence. This role contributes to the successful execution of engineering programs by solving technical problems within their domain, supporting verification efforts, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure high-quality, production-ready outcomes.
The Engineer works closely with peers, mentors, and cross-functional teams to execute technical tasks, mitigate risks, and continuously improve engineering processes and product performance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Design and test components and subsystems with increasing independence
Develop new processes, components, or subsystem assemblies, or production tooling
Help establish and execute process, component, and subsystem verification plans
Lead problem solving efforts and support root cause investigations
Coordinate project planning activities within assigned scope
Maintain technical documentation and support engineering deliverables
Designs and tests with increasing independence
Develops new processes, components, subsystem assemblies, or production tooling
Helps establish and execute process, component, and subsystem verification plans
Solves hard problems within assigned technical domain
Identifies and mitigates technical risks
Leads root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts
Influences component-level technology choices
Provides ongoing mentorship to junior or peer team members
Leads basic projects within discipline
Collaborates efficiently with other engineering teams
Coordinates project planning activities
Leads routine technical meetings
Manages simple vendor relationships
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
BS or MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
5 – 8 years’ experience in mechanical system and component design for complex products
Experience in structural FEA, vibration analysis, and modal testing correlation
Experience or understanding of heat transfer and thermal management in electromechanical systems
Experience in designing injection-molded plastic components for high-volume production
Experience with metals, plastics, fasteners, adhesives, and surface treatments
Experience in SolidWorks, PDM, and PLM systems
Understanding of engineering principles, best practices, and design processes
Experience supporting products from concept development to production release
Experience supporting verification and testing activities
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments
Additional Desired Qualifications
Experience participating in vendor or supplier interactions
Previous experience with avionics or UAVs
Experience with optics specification and integration
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Must be able to walk, stand, and navigate large indoor and outdoor facilities for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift, carry, and move materials and equipment weighing up to 25 lbs on a regular basis.
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required in designated areas or when performing specific tasks, in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.
May be required to climb ladders, stoop, kneel, or crouch during inspections, maintenance walk-throughs, or emergency response situations.
Regular exposure to facility operations including noise, dust, temperature fluctuations, and industrial equipment.
Occasional off-hours or weekend work required for emergency facility responses or projects as needed
Requires frequent use of a computer and other standard office equipment for documentation, communication, and coordination tasks.
Background Check
This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.
EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure
Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.
E-Verify
The company participates E-Verify ensure eligibility for employment and compliance with Right to Work rules.
Compensation: Salary plus generous annual equity package and potential bonuses.
Qualifications
Job ID: 515504294
Originally Posted on: 3/30/2026
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