Mid-Level Aerospace Engineer

Job Description

Company Overview

Griffon Aerospace is a trusted aerospace solutions provider based in Madison, Alabama, specializing in the design, development, and operation of advanced unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Since 1995, we have delivered over 12,000 unmanned air vehicles to the Department of Defense, allied nations, and commercial customers. We pride ourselves on being a lion-hearted partner, designing, building, and flying the most capable and intelligent aerial systems that give our servicemen an unfair advantage wherever they fly.

Position Summary

Griffon Aerospace is seeking a Mid-Level Aerospace Engineer to join our engineering team in Madison, Alabama.

Primary Responsibilities

Creating and refining CAD models (SolidWorks)

Produce detailed drawings with tolerances, materials, and manufacturing specs

Ensuring designs meet performance, weight, and safety requirements

Working closely with manufacturing, systems, test, and quality teams

Coordinating with suppliers and external partners

Participating in design reviews (PDR, CDR) and presenting your work clearly

Translating system-level requirements into design specs

Maintaining documentation (reports, design justifications, compliance matrices)

Ensuring traceability and adherence to standards (FAA, NASA, or internal)

Investigating failures or anomalies

Performing root cause analysis and implementing fixes

Making trade-off decisions (cost vs weight vs performance)

Required Qualifications

2-10 years' experience.

Education:

Bachelor's (minimum) in:

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Robotics or Mechatronics

Core Technical Skills:

CAD & Design Tools

SolidWorks, CATIA, Autodesk Fusion 360

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Aerospace Field

Materials & Manufacturing

Lightweight composites, aluminum alloys, carbon fiber

CNC machining, 3D printing

Analysis & Simulation

FEA (Finite Element Analysis)

CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics)

Thermal & Structural Design

Heat dissipation, vibration, fatigue analysis

UAV-Specific Knowledge

Aerodynamics (lift, drag, airfoil behavior)

Propulsion systems (motors, propellers, batteries)

Structural design for airframes

Flight dynamics and stability basics

Payload integration (cameras, sensors, LiDAR)

Software & Programming (helpful)

MATLAB / Simulink

Python or C++ (for simulations, automation)

Familiarity with flight control stacks like PX4 or ArduPilot

Hands-on Experience

Building drones (personal or academic projects)

Wind tunnel testing or prototype validation

Working with embedded systems or electronics (basic level)

Certifications (optional but valuable)

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (U.S.)

GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

Soft Skills

Problem-solving and troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork (electrical + software engineers)

Documentation and communication

JOB LOCATION

Madison, Alabama, United States

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time/Regular

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS

Competitive Salary/Comprehensive Benefits Package

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

Yes

ABILITY TO OBTAIN SECURITY CLEARANCE

Yes

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