Aevex Aerospace
Principal Aerospace Engineer
Tampa, Florida, United States · Principal · Full-time · Posted May 6, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum of 10+ years of experience in a progressive technical capacity within an engineering organization.
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
About the job
Leads the design, analysis, prototyping, testing, and production-readiness of UAS aircraft and aeromechanical systems, while guiding engineering teams and coordinating with customers and other disciplines.
What you'll do
- Lead UAS product and subsystem design; assess vehicle performance from concept through production-ready design.
- Build and test prototypes, conduct FEA and CFD analyses, and design airframes and other aeromechanical parts.
- Coordinate engineering work and schedules, mentor team members, and present designs to customers and other stakeholders.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Minimum of 10+ years of experience in a progressive technical capacity within an engineering organization.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience designing mil-y electronics products.
- Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
Nice to have
- Master's Degree.
- Experience with mechanical, lab, field, flight, and environmental testing.
Tools
SolidWorks, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, FEA, CFD, GD&T, ASME
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