About the role

Structures team member designing and testing UAV airframes for Queen’s Aerospace Design Team. Supporting autonomous payload aircraft for SAE Aero East competition.

Responsibilities

Design, manufacture, and integrate structural and mechanical systems for reliable, functional, competition-ready aircraft
Support development of a reliable and manufacturable fixed-wing aircraft for autonomous payload delivery and retrieval
Collaborate with Aerodynamics, Avionics, Software, and Testing & Propulsion teams
Contribute to design, manufacturing, assembly, and testing of structural and mechanical systems
Work on airframe structures, payload systems, landing gear, control surface mechanisms, fixtures, and other aircraft assemblies
Participate in design reviews and collaborative assembly design
Integrate other sub-team systems
Integrate 3D-printed hardware and fastening methods

Undergraduate student or student in any discipline
Like-minded individuals interested in advanced drone technology and student aerospace teams
Ability or willingness to contribute to structural and mechanical systems for aircraft
Interviews occur in person after the application deadline
Written application and interview are weighted more heavily than the resume

Opportunity for technical experience in aero-mechanics, electrical, and software
Opportunity to conduct research in unique fields
Opportunity to gain experience in business and management
Accommodation available for in-person interviews to improve accessibility