Mechanical Engineer

Build the hardware, own the platform
At Frost Unmanned, you will be the engineer who turns our fixed-wing UAV from a design into a rugged, field-ready product. You will own the mechanical side of the platform: the structure, the component layout, the integration, and how it performs and holds up in real operations. You will have real influence over design decisions from day one.
Frost Unmanned develops sovereign unmanned systems for defense and government customers: high-speed fixed-wing strike UAVs and unmanned surface vessels for maritime and coastal operations. We are a small team in Stora Höga, Stenungsund, moving from development into serial delivery.
What you will do

Lead CAD design of airframe structures, mechanical assemblies, and component layouts


Set the aerodynamic and structural requirements for the platform, and work with our external simulation partners to verify their results


Turn simulation data into design decisions on strength, weight, performance, and manufacturability


Select, source, and integrate components and subsystems such as propulsion, fuel systems, and payloads.


Design for the end user: how the system is unpacked, assembled, and made ready in the field


Own the mechanical interface between the UAV and our pneumatic launcher


Support mechanical work on our USV platform


Take designs through prototyping, testing, and production, with drawings and documentation for our subcontractors


What we are looking for

Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience


Several years of hands-on mechanical engineering, ideally with UAVs, aircraft, or other high-performance systems


Strong CAD skills for lightweight structures and complex assemblies. This is the most important skill for the role


Enough understanding of aerodynamics and structural loads to set requirements and challenge simulation results


Experience taking designs from prototype to production


Eligible to pass Swedish security vetting


It is a plus if you have

Experience from defense or aerospace


Worked with fuel systems, propulsion, or air intakes


Composite materials and lightweight manufacturing


Built and flown your own RC planes, UAVs, or drones


Worked with launch systems, boats, or similar integration tasks


Why join us

Real ownership of a flying platform, not a small part of a large program


Short decision paths and direct access to company leadership


Work that goes from your CAD model to the field, fast


A small team where everyone works on site, together, every day


Competitive conditions and room to grow as the company scales


How to apply
Send your CV and a few lines about what you have built. Examples of CAD work or your own RC or UAV projects are welcome. No formal cover letter needed. We review applications on an ongoing basis.
Location: Stora Höga, Stenungsund Employment type: Full-time, on-site
Frost Unmanned is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background.
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