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About Us

Asylon is building the future of automated physical security

Founded by aerospace engineers out of MIT, Asylon exists to solve one of the world’s most fundamental problems: protecting people, property, and assets at scale. We design and deploy integrated robotics, software, and AI systems that operate continuously in the real world—where reliability is critical and failure is not an option. Our technology is already protecting lives and infrastructure every day.

The Asylon team brings deep roots in aerospace, defense, and mission-critical engineering, with experience spanning military aviation, naval defense platforms, and advanced commercial systems. That heritage shapes how we work: high standards, disciplined execution, and uncompromising integrity. We build and operate systems that deliver real outcomes for real customers.

We are assembling a team of engineers, operators, and leaders who want their work to matter—people who thrive in demanding environments, take pride in craftsmanship, and take ownership of results. At Asylon, you will help build category-defining technology, push the boundaries of what autonomous systems can do, and set the standard for an entirely new industry.

Our Product - Automated Physical Security

Our full-stack solution enables autonomous aerial and ground robots to operate persistently alongside human security teams—providing continuous situational awareness, rapid response capabilities, and actionable intelligence at scale. We believe the future of security is not humans or machines. It is humans + machines + AI working together—amplifying coverage, improving decision-making, and reducing risk.

Our platform transforms robots from experimental tools into dependable security assets. Deployed at customer sites today, Asylon systems conduct routine patrols, respond to incidents, and integrate directly into security operations—extending the reach of teams and fundamentally changing how physical security is delivered.

We are building the software infrastructure layer for the automated security economy. The work is exciting, and the mission is real.

Position

Asylon is hiring a full-time Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) mechanical engineer to join our Philadelphia team. This engineer will be responsible for supporting the design, testing, and manufacturing of various mechanical systems of Asylon’s hardware products. This role will work closely with teams throughout Asylon to create new and improve existing commercially deployed products, with an emphasis on reliability and safety.

Primary duties include:

• Detail design work on UAS assemblies and subsystems.
• Design, prototype, and test mechanical systems needed for Asylon’s hardware products.
• Improve upon existing systems to ensure they meet customer requirements. Examples include actuated systems, environmental ruggedization for austere environments, and structural optimization of Asylon’s hardware products for manufacturing.
• Maintain 3D models and designs to be concurrent with manufacturing processes updates.
• Define and execute engineering tests and utilize analysis to evaluate system trade-offs and prove your design.
• Debug and investigate failures with an eye for the smallest details and a commitment to reach the deepest causes.
• Work with manufacturing and operations to provide drawings, instruction manuals, and maintenance guides.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years professional experience with Mechanical Engineering
• 3D CAD design experience such as CATIA, SolidWorks, or NX
• Experience with actuating/dynamic systems
• Proven ability to apply analytical problem solving skills, engineering fundamentals (including electrical), and troubleshoot problems
• Ability to generate manufacturing drawings, knowledge of GD&T practices

Preferred Skills:

• · Experience with robotics and component assembly
• · Experience with MIL-STD ruggedization of components
• · Experience with thermal management systems
• · Experience with Dassault 3DExperience/CATIA V6 CAD Suite
• · Knowledge of UAS aerodynamics and FAA Part 107 operations

Salary Range: $90,000.00-120,000.00 per year

The salary range for this role is an estimate and reflects base salary only. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and business needs. Full-time offers also include highly competitive equity as part of Asylon’s total compensation package. In addition, Asylon provides a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

Comprehensive Benefits - medical, dental, and vision plans

Retirement savings plans – Traditional and Roth 401(k)

Income Protection – Asylon offers life and disability insurance for all team members

Generous Time Off – Competitive flexible PTO plans

Relocation Assistance – Available subject to role eligibility

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Answer only "yes" or "no". Are you a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62? This includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Ability to Relocate:

• Norristown, PA 19401: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person