Senior CAD Designer

Company Overview : Dedrone is the world’s most trusted smart airspace security company. Hundreds of commercial, government and military customers around the world rely on Dedrone’s comprehensive, command and control (C2) solution to protect against the persistent and escalating threat from drones while enabling “good” drones to fly. By leveraging AI/ML, Dedrone is the only solution that provides continuous, autonomous interrogation and verification of drones that enables both multi-sensor and multi-mitigation options onto a single fused "pane-of-glass". Whether on-premise / air-gapped or in the cloud, Dedrone customers can easily detect, track, identify, analyze, and mitigate drone threats.

Your Impact

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical CAD Designer to develop and design cutting-edge drone detection and counter-drone systems. This role spans the full product lifecycle from concept through production and involves hands-on modeling, analysis, documentation, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams.This role demands both technical ability and hands-on design excellence, supporting next-generation RF systems critical to our airspace security solutions.

What You’ll Do

Location: Onsite in Westerville, Ohio

• Perform detailed mechanical design and CAD modeling (SolidWorks) for enclosures, mounts, subsystems, and test fixtures.
• Translate product specifications into high-fidelity CAD models, drawings, and deliverables ensuring accuracy, functionality, and manufacturability
• Rapidly prototype components (3D printing, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication), iterate designs, and validate with physical testing.
• Perform up front, initial mechanical analyses including tolerance stack-ups and thermal/structural evaluations to ensure design robustness and reliability.
• Identify problems/issues in CAD design/drawings and provide corrective actions

What You Bring

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field, preferred.
• 7+ years of mechanical CAD design experience in rugged electronics, aerospace, defense, or similar fields.
• Advanced CAD proficiency with SolidWorks and familiarity with GD&T.
• Experience working with MIL-STD or equivalent certifications.
• Experience with designing parts for plastic injection molding, machining, and sheet metal fabrication. Familiarity with PCBA and flexible circuit design.
• Experience with counter-UAS, radar, SIGINT, or defense-oriented RF systems a plus.

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match

• Discretionary paid time off

• Paid parental leave for all

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans

• Fitness Programs

• Emotional & Mental Wellness support

• Learning & Development programs

• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Dedrone, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

Dedrone is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Dedrone’s impact on the environment. All Dedrone employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Dedrone employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email .