System Integration Prototype Engineer

Salary Range: 115000 to 145000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Responsibilities

• Fabricate prototype components using 3D printing, machining, and other rapid prototyping methods.
• Manufacture prototype structures using wet layup composite techniques (fiberglass, carbon fiber, etc.).
• Build and maintain jigs, molds, and fixtures to support prototype assembly.
• Assemble and integrate mechanical, electrical, structural, and engine systems for prototype vehicles.
• Conduct hands-on troubleshooting, modifications, and repairs during build and testing.
• Provide feedback to design engineers to improve manufacturability and integration.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Skilled in CAD tools (CATIA, NX, or similar) for prototype design.
• Proficiency with 3D printing (FDM, SLA, or similar) and finishing techniques.
• Practical experience with wet layup composite fabrication.
• Strong shop skills: use of hand tools, adhesives, cutting, bonding, and assembly processes.
• Hands-on experience working with internal combustion engines (assembly, integration, or testing).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced prototyping environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in prototyping for aerospace or automotive systems.
• Knowledge of adhesives, bonded structures, and lightweight materials.
• Familiarity with UAV, drone, or eVTOL builds.

Attributes aligned with Core Values

• Demonstrates a proactive safety mindset by embedding safety into daily operations, identifying and mitigating risks through assessments and training, encouraging open dialogue on safety concerns, and continuously improving protocols to ensure a safe work environment.
• Puts customers at the center of every action by deeply understanding their challenges, delivering exceptional value, and striving to exceed expectations to support their success as our core purpose.
• Actively seeks and values diverse stakeholder perspectives, builds cross-functional relationships, and fosters trust through empathetic, fact-based communication—committing to shared decisions for the greater good.
• Drives results with clarity and purpose by focusing on what matters most, adapting to change, taking initiative, and owning outcomes while aligning actions with a clear understanding of success at every level.
• Navigates ambiguity with resilience and bold thinking, challenges the status quo, and combines innovative ideas with practical best practices to overcome obstacles and drive progress.
• Fosters a high-performance culture grounded in respect, professionalism, and support—balancing high expectations with a healthy, collaborative environment and being a trusted, dependable teammate.