# Rapid Prototyping Engineer – Drones & Unmanned Systems at Havoc AI

- Company: Havoc AI
- What the company does: HavocAI is an artificial intelligence company that offers maritime autonomy solutions to the Defense and Commercial markets. Backed by Drive Capital.
- Company website: https://havocai.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Diego
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $150K to $180K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-02
- Apply by: 2026-10-17
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/havocai/e51defa3-e41b-4f6c-bfe3-4d89e694004f
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/havoc-ai-rapid-prototyping-engineer-drones-and-unmanned-systems/

## About the role

HavocAI is seeking a Senior Rapid Prototyping Engineer to lead the technical maturation of Locust, our advanced unmanned aircraft system (UAS), as it transitions from a demonstrated prototype to a Department of Defense (DoD) fieldable, Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) platform.

## What they're looking for

- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or equivalent practical engineering experience
- 3+ years developing physical hardware systems
- Demonstrated experience building and testing drones, UAVs, robotics, aircraft, or autonomous systems
- Strong mechanical CAD skills
- Significant hands-on experience building electromechanical prototypes
- Experience with multiple manufacturing and fabrication processes

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