Introduction

I’m Kyle Smith and I’m a senior mechanical engineer with extensive experience in small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) design as well as robotics focused product design, project management and engineering management. I have worked in aerospace and robotics for companies including Terrafugia, Aurora Flight Sciences, American Robotics and Product Insight. I’ve managed teams as large as 20, lead multi-million dollar contracts and designed complex pre-preg carbon fiber assemblies.

Practical Hands-On Experience

Part Designer, Part Machinist, Part Test Pilot- On the spectrum of engineering from analysis to practical, I fall firmly on the practical side. I have first hand experience designing for a myriad of manufacturing processes including composites, castings, forgings, sheet metal and 5-axis machining.

Can-Do Attitude

There’s always a path towards success- usually it comes down to finding the optimal compromise between Scope, Budget, Schedule, Resources, and efficiency.

Philosophy

Engineering wisdom is knowing when to apply a skill or technique. Can this problem be solved more efficiently with analysis or practical prototyping?

Kyle Smith


  • Founder

    Passionate about aerospace product design and encouraging engineers to learn manufacturing techniques first hand.