Senior Mechanical Engineer

Skyways is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own major aircraft subsystems from early concept through design, prototype build, ground testing, flight testing, and iteration. This role involves designing hardware, building prototypes, validating performance through testing, and improving systems as aircraft operate in real missions.

Senior Mechanical Engineers work across engineering, manufacturing, and flight operations to ensure hardware performs reliably and can be built efficiently. The role requires strong technical judgment, comfort working directly with hardware, and the ability to move 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