Mechanical Design Engineer - UAV Systems
Early-Stage AI Technology Startup
Competitive Salary + Early Equity
The Company
- Developing Spatial AI technology combining 3D computer vision and large language models for physical platforms.
- Building real-world tactical robotics and autonomous drone platforms focused on defense and infrastructure applications.
- Backed by top-tier investment, offering early-stage equity and employee-first benefits.
Why Join?
- Full mechanical ownership over physical hardware, avionics, and flight integration.
- High-velocity, agile engineering environment with zero bureaucratic friction.
- Work with state-of-the-art AI-boosted engineering tools and modern fabrication tech.
- Direct involvement in field testing alongside end users and defense partners.
The Role
A hands-on engineering role where you will:
- Translate mission needs into rugged hardware designs and trade-off concepts.
- Design sealed avionics enclosures, cooling solutions, release mechanisms, and drone mounts in 3D CAD.
- Build, rework, and test physical prototypes rapidly using in-house fabrication and test rigs.
- Validate hardware performance in real-world flight tests and military exercises.
- Partner with contract manufacturers to transition validated hardware into serial production.
The Essential Requirements
- Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- 2+ years of practical hardware design experience bringing mechanisms or sub-systems to life.
- High proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (Onshape preferred) and production drawing creation.
- Hands‑on experience integrating electro‑mechanical systems and selecting fasteners/interfaces.
- Full professional fluency in English.
What Will Make You Stand Out
- Experience designing lightweight, rugged electronics enclosures for severe environments or MIL-STD standards.
- Knowledge of GD&T, DFM/DFA, thermal analysis, and FEA interpretation.
- Direct exposure to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or defense hardware platforms.
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