Trevor Stephens
Aerospace and Sustainability focused Mechanical Engineer & Entrepreneur | Cleantech & IoT Startup Founder | Unmanned Systems Innovator
- Role
- Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Archer
- Location
- Santa Cruz, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Trevor Stephens
As a mechanical engineer with a diverse background in aerospace, defense, and cleantech, I thrive in fast-paced, innovative environments. My experience spans the design and development of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), sustainability-focused IoT devices, and full-lifecycle product development from concept to launch.At DPI UAV, I led the design, build, and testing of both tethered and free-flight UAS for defense and commercial applications across 3 separate programs. As co-founder of Sage Smart Garden, I merged my passion for sustainability with technology to create an IoT-driven solution aimed at revolutionizing urban gardening leading to 4 major product iterations.With a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Delaware, I’ve had the opportunity to work on interdisciplinary teams, tackling everything from commercial toy designs to payload-delivering RC airplanes and advanced UAS for defense. My entrepreneurial spirit is backed by participation in programs such as VentureOn, VentureWell E-teams, NSF\'s I-Corps, and NextFab\'s RAPID Hardware Accelerator, leading to over $158k in funding and $28k in revenue generated.Competencies: Solidworks, Rapid prototyping, Arduino, system integration, product design, project managementWhether developing cutting-edge technology or collaborating with cross-functional teams, I bring creativity, critical thinking, and a passion for innovation to every project! If you or someone you know is looking to hire, don\'t hesitate to DM via LinkedIn or contact me directly via email.
Experience
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Apr 2026 — Present · Salinas, CA, US
Maintenance planning and support for EVTOL flight test operations
Education
DCCS
High School Diploma
2010 — 2014
University of Delaware
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
2014 — 2018
Skills
- Solidworks
- Computer Repair
- Mac Os X
- Market Research
- Web Development
- Matlab
- Computer Hardware
- Teamwork
- Arduino
- Troubleshooting
- Python
- Communication
- Cnc Mill
- Microsoft Office
- Linux
- Group Policy
- Cnc Lathe
- Raspberry Pi
- Networking
- Windows
- Private Pilot- Glider
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